Pronunciation of 'ボランティア'
The word 'ボランティア' originates from Japanese and is pronounced as 'bo-ran-ti-a'. It means 'volunteer' in English, referring to someone who offers services willingly without expecting monetary compensation.
Word Origin
The word 'ボランティア' is derived from the English word 'volunteer' and adapted into Japanese pronunciation.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
自発的に無償で奉仕活動を行う人やその行為。
「ボランティア」は「bo-ran-ti-a」と発音します。「ボ」は「bo」、「ラン」は「ran」、「ティ」は「ti」、「ア」は「a」とそれぞれはっきり発音します。
English (United States)
A person who offers their services willingly and without monetary compensation.
Pronounced as 'boh-RAHN-tee-uh', with stress on the second syllable. 'Bo' as in 'bow', 'ran' as in 'ran', 'ti' as in 'tee', and 'a' as in 'uh'.