Pronunciation of 'ゲーム'
The word 'ゲーム' (gēmu) originates from Japanese and is derived from the English word 'game'. It refers to games, particularly video games, in Japanese. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in Japanese and English.
Word Origin
Japanese, derived from the English word 'game'.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
ゲームは、特にビデオゲームを指す言葉です。
「ゲーム」は「げーむ」と発音します。「げー」は伸ばして発音し、「む」は軽く発音します。
English (US)
A Japanese word for 'game', commonly referring to video games.
Pronounced as 'GAY-moo', where 'gay' rhymes with 'day' and 'moo' is pronounced like the sound a cow makes.