Pronunciation of 'オープン'
The word 'オープン' (Ōpun) is a Japanese loanword derived from the English word 'open.' It is used in Japanese to mean 'open' or 'opening,' often referring to stores, events, or something being accessible. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in Japanese and English.
Word Origin
The word originates from English and has been adapted into Japanese as a loanword.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
英語の「open」からの外来語で、開放、開店、または始まりを意味します。
「オープン」は「おーぷん」と発音します。「おー」は伸ばして「ō」、「ぷん」は「pun」と発音します。
English (US)
The English word 'open,' meaning not closed or accessible.
Pronounced as 'OH-puhn,' with stress on the first syllable. 'OH' as in 'go,' and 'puhn' as in 'pun.'