Pronunciation of 'コンビニ'
The word 'コンビニ' (konbini) is a Japanese term derived from the English word 'convenience store'. It refers to small, convenient stores in Japan that operate 24/7, offering a wide variety of goods and services. The pronunciation in Japanese is 'kon-bi-ni', with equal stress on each syllable.
Word Origin
Japanese, derived from the English phrase 'convenience store'.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
日本で24時間営業する便利な小売店。食料品、日用品、サービスなどを提供。
「コンビニ」は「kon-bi-ni」と発音します。「コン」は「kon」、「ビ」は「bi」、「ニ」は「ni」とそれぞれはっきり発音します。
English (US)
A convenience store in Japan that operates 24/7, offering a variety of goods and services.
Pronounced as 'kon-BEE-nee', with stress on the second syllable. 'Kon' as in 'con', 'bee' as in 'bee', 'nee' as in 'knee'.