Japanese
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Etymology
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ウ (u) + 音便 (onbin, “euphony”)
Pronunciation
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ウ音便 • (u-onbin)
- (phonology, grammar) a form of euphony whereby certain historical morae became う (u)
- Coordinate terms: イ音便, 促音便, 撥音便
Usage notes
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- Tokyo Japanese tends to favor 促音便 (sokuonbin) (e.g. 言って (itte)), while Kansai Japanese tends to favor ウ音便 (u-onbin) (e.g. 言うて (yūte)).