Pronunciation of 'ユニーク'
The word 'ユニーク' (yunikku) is a Japanese loanword derived from the English word 'unique.' It is used in Japanese to describe something that is distinctive, one-of-a-kind, or original. The pronunciation in Japanese emphasizes the syllables 'yu-ni-ku' with a slight elongation of the 'yu.'
Word Origin
The word originates from the English word 'unique' and has been adapted into Japanese as 'ユニーク' (yunikku).
Pronunciation Details
日本語
独特で他に類を見ないものを指す言葉。オリジナルや個性的なものを表現する際に使用される。
「ユニーク」は「yu-ni-ku」と発音します。「ユ」は「yu」、「ニー」は「ni」と伸ばし、「ク」は「ku」と発音します。
English (US)
Refers to something that is one of a kind, distinctive, or original.
Pronounced as 'yoo-NEEK,' with stress on the second syllable. 'Yoo' as in 'you,' and 'neek' as in 'unique.'