Pronunciation of 'アウト'
The word 'アウト' (auto) is a Japanese loanword derived from the English word 'out'. It is used in various contexts, including sports, games, and general conversation, often carrying the same meaning as 'out' in English.
Word Origin
The word originates from English and has been adapted into Japanese katakana as 'アウト' to fit the phonetic system of the Japanese language.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
英語の'out'に由来し、スポーツやゲームで「アウト」として使われる。例えば、野球でボールがプレイ外になったり、選手が退場することを指す。
「アウト」は「a-u-to」と発音します。「ア」は「a」、「ウ」は「u」、「ト」は「to」とそれぞれはっきり発音します。
English
The word 'out' in English is used to indicate movement to the exterior, being outside, or exclusion. It is also used in sports to indicate a player or ball is no longer in play.
Pronounced as 'out', with the 'ou' as in 'house' and a soft 't' at the end.