口こう音おん

noun

oral consonant

Linguistics term for a consonant produced with airflow through the mouth, as opposed to a nasal consonant. Often contrasted with 鼻音 (nasal consonant).

See also: 鼻音

• 日本にほん語ごの「か」の子し音いんは口こう音おんです。

  The consonant in Japanese 'ka' is an oral consonant.

• 口こう音おんと鼻び音おんの違ちがいを説せつ明めいしてください。

  Please explain the difference between oral and nasal consonants.