Pronunciation さ しゃ じゃ

Yes, hello everyone. Welcome to my Japanese class. I am Yoshiko, a Japanese language teacher. Yes, so, how are all of you doing? It's been a little while, but... It's Obon holiday season in Japan right now. Do you know what Obon holiday is? Around August 13th to 15th, roughly Every year, Japan takes a holiday. What it refers to is a certain event or ceremony, They say that the deceased person is coming back. Although it may vary slightly depending on the region or location, Basically, it means the same thing. Every year, we spend time with our family or go to visit the gravesite, It's a time when we spend a lot of time together as a family. In summer, we wear yukata. Yukata, everyone dancing the Bon dance together, everyone celebrating and dancing at the festival. This year, unfortunately, most of the festivals have had to be canceled. Everyone stay home. Yes, so in that case, Today, there was a request, you know. Pronunciation. I would like to practice the differences in pronunciation between the sounds "sa," "sha," and "ja." Yes, so in that case, First, I'd like to address the difference between "sha" and "ja." Well, since we previously did a lesson on the differences between shi, chi, and ji, I think it would be better if you saw it once. Both "shi" and "ji" have the mouth shape of "i." A small one comes in there. I think it's a bit complicated precisely because of this "ya." As I mentioned in the previous video, the difference between "shi" and "ji" is... This is the upper jaw; this is the lower one. In the case of Si, shape it like I, and try exhaling smoothly, as if releasing air gently. So I will pronounce the sound "i". It will become like "Shi, Shi, Shi." My lower and upper jaws are separated. D, D, D, D, In the case of "ji," this part of the throat, the back area, becomes very close. That's why here it vibrates and makes a "jee" sound. Shi, ji, shi, ji, The sounds "shii" and "jii" when placing a hand on the throat, You'll be able to tell the difference. I think it's shaking more at the time of Ji. But then that guy Y gets involved there, you know. S, Y, first say the bigger Y. Say it sooner. I wonder if I did it right. The same goes for J. I wonder if I managed to do it. Finally, I would like to say S. In that case, it doesn't become the "good mouth" form first—it's only that form. Ah And it's the same as before with the "shi" I'll try to blow out the air, but keeping my teeth closed. I say this to you. Ah Shya Then Yes, that's right. Let's try a quick pronunciation exercise. How was that? Did you understand? Anyway, what I want to say After that, listen to the pronunciation spoken by Japanese people. That's what becomes extremely important. If you think this video has been helpful, please give it a thumbs up. Yes, then let's meet again in a different video. Bye-bye