How to Pronounce “kokutai” in English
/ˌkoʊkuˈtaɪ/
ko·ku·TAI
Stress: tai
Accent:
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IPA/ˌkoʊkuˈtaɪ/
Syllablesko·ku·tai
What does “kokutai” mean?
NOUN
- The national essence and character of Japan viewed as conforming to Shinto-Confucian ideals, with the emperor as its ethical, spiritual, cultural and political center.
- The ideology centered on the principle of kokutai.
Example sentences
- “In response to the international communist movement, the Peace Preservation Law was enacted to criminalize attempts to change the Japanese kokutai.”
How to pronounce “kokutai”
- Syllables:
- ko · ku · tai
- Stress:
- tai — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /ˌkoʊkuˈtaɪ/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /tai/ in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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How do you pronounce “kokutai”?
“kokutai” is pronounced /ˌkoʊkuˈtaɪ/ (ko · ku · tai). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “kokutai”?
“kokutai” has 3 syllables: ko · ku · tai.
Where is the stress in “kokutai”?
The primary stress in “kokutai” is on “TAI”.
What does “kokutai” mean?
The national essence and character of Japan viewed as conforming to Shinto-Confucian ideals, with the emperor as its ethical, spiritual, cultural and political center.