ASMR | The Real Japanese “R” — Not L, Not D! Soothing Pronunciation Correction | Lesson9
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After eight classes of calling the Japanese ra-line “just an L,” I realized that wasn’t quite true. 🙈 In this video I set the record straight:
Quick apology & myth busting – why “ら” is not L … and definitely not D
Easy tongue diagram – where to place your tongue for R / L / Ra
The “tap” trick – how one lightning-fast tap makes a perfect らりるれろ
Mini practice drill – everyday phrases + five vocab words
Relaxing ASMR finish – soft counting & gentle affirmations to help you drift off
Why this matters
No more L / D confusion – understand the exact tongue movement.
Fewer English habits – stop curling the tip like an English R.
Natural Japanese – sound closer to native speakers in names, phrases, and songs.
📝 Practice phrases from the video
ありがとう。(a-ri-ga-to-u)
お疲れ様！(o-tsu-ka-re sa-ma)
ラーメン (Rra-men)
りんご (ringo)
るびー (rubi)
れもん (remon)
ろうそく (rousoku)
Try recording yourself, compare, and let me know how it goes! 🎤
Extra resources
Wikipedia – “Japanese phonology” (apical tap [ɾ])
Tofugu – “How to Pronounce the Japanese R Sound”
IPA chart for quick visual reference
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Disclaimer
I’m not a certified Japanese teacher or a linguist. Everything here is simply my own understanding as a native Japanese speaker. Please remember this video isn’t a formal or highly technical lesson—just friendly guidance—and enjoy it with that in mind!
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