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onee-chan or onii-chan? 2008/5/10 06:32
how would you pronounce ''onee-chan'' verses ''onii-chan''
by evelyn-SAMA  

... 2008/5/10 08:52
evelyn-SAMA,

In onee-chan the "e" is pronounced like the "e" in "egg." Since it is a double "e" the sound is held twice as long but the pronunciation doesn't change.

In onii-chan the "i" is pronounced like the "ee" in "keep". Again the double "ii" is held twice as long without a change in pronunciation.

On an unrelated note, attaching "sama" the end of someone's name is a polite way to refer to someone else, but shouldn't be used when referring to oneself. The same applies for attaching "san" to names.
by yllwsmrf rate this post as useful

... 2008/5/10 12:55
''onee-chan'' verses ''onii-chan''

"onee-chan" (dear elder sister) is pronounced with the English word "ehh" (with a bit clearer "e" sound) in it.
"onii-chan" (dear elder brother) is pronounced with the English word "knee" in it.
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