Pronunciation of 'マイナス'
The word 'マイナス' (mainasu) originates from Japanese and is derived from the English word 'minus'. It is used to denote subtraction, negativity, or something unfavorable. Below are the pronunciations and meanings in Japanese and English.
Word Origin
Japanese, derived from English 'minus'.
Pronunciation Details
日本語
英語の'minus'に由来し、引き算や負の値、または否定的な意味を表す。
「マイナス」は「ま（ma）」「い（i）」「な（na）」「す（su）」と発音します。それぞれの音をはっきりと発音してください。
English (US)
Borrowed from Japanese, it means 'minus' or 'negative', often used in mathematical or figurative contexts.
Pronounced as 'MY-nuhs'. 'MY' rhymes with 'high', and 'nuhs' sounds like 'bus'.