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 Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 6:41 pm
Well, truly, it's "mo-nga" because in Japanese there is no "a" sound. However, you can still say "may-nga" because it's the English equivalent. SO really, both are correct.
HOWEVER, anime is pronounced "an-ni-may" not "on-nee-may", because it comes from the English word "animation", therefore it uses English pronunciation.
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Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 7:07 pm
THANK you for clearing that up for me. It's been a confusing subject.
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Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 7:11 pm
II Sheeda II THANK you for clearing that up for me. It's been a confusing subject. It is for most people! And, btw, I actually say it BOTH ways!
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Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 9:42 pm
A nice added bonus is that in Korea, manga is pronounced man-uwha.
I sort of feel bad because I say manga in the American way.
Once you get into the habit of calling something a certain name, you can't stop.
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Posted: Thu May 07, 2009 11:10 pm
I was told to...
I alternate because I can never remember which is correct. Nice knowing that they both are!
... so I did!
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Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 7:40 am
Kogane Shirogane A nice added bonus is that in Korea, manga is pronounced man-uwha. I sort of feel bad because I say manga in the American way. Once you get into the habit of calling something a certain name, you can't stop. I know the feeling! I've been learning Japanese and I'm shocked by how many words I used to mispronounce, but I still have to think about it to say them right, and even then I mess up sometimes!
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Posted: Fri May 08, 2009 9:41 pm
AAh. You're taking Japanese?
That means that you have to learn three different types of writing systems.
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Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 7:22 am
Phydeux77 II Sheeda II THANK you for clearing that up for me. It's been a confusing subject. It is for most people! And, btw, I actually say it BOTH ways! So do I, depending on who I'm talking to. Like some people that never read manga I just use the English version, while when talking to a friend who loves them I would use the Japanese version. Confusing sometimes... 0.o
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Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 4:03 pm
Kogane Shirogane AAh. You're taking Japanese? That means that you have to learn three different types of writing systems. Actually, I'm NOT taking Japanese, I have a home learning set. It only teaches speaking and a little reading.
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Posted: Sat May 09, 2009 9:59 pm
oh. Sorry.
Though it's still nice to know a bit of words to pass by if you ever go to Japan.
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 12:49 pm
Kogane Shirogane oh. Sorry. Though it's still nice to know a bit of words to pass by if you ever go to Japan. Like "Where's the bathroom?" That's a phrase that everyone should know in several languages.
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 2:30 pm
II Sheeda II Kogane Shirogane oh. Sorry. Though it's still nice to know a bit of words to pass by if you ever go to Japan. Like "Where's the bathroom?" That's a phrase that everyone should know in several languages. I know that one actually!
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Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 6:55 pm
I just pronounce it.. weirdly. Like a cross between the Japanese and the American ways. My friends laugh at me for it xD
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Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 11:43 pm
...well nothing can be bad as aussie people saying "naruto".....they end up adding a D like "naruDo"......
and manga....they say "MANga".....*sigh* that always annoys me....lol
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Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 6:35 am
Phydeux77 Well, truly, it's "mo-nga" because in Japanese there is no "a" sound. However, you can still say "may-nga" because it's the English equivalent. SO really, both are correct. HOWEVER, anime is pronounced "an-ni-may" not "on-nee-may", because it comes from the English word "animation", therefore it uses English pronunciation. Yea I agree with her its confused me for so long too
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