鼻音
び
お
ん
Meanings
1
nasal voice; nasal sound
General term for a voice or sound that has a nasal quality, often used when someone has a cold or speaks through their nose.
My voice has become nasal because of a cold.
2
nasal stop; nasal occlusive; nasal
Linguistic term for a nasal consonant such as /m/, /n/, or /ŋ/. Contrasts with 口音 (oral sound).
See also: 口音
The Japanese 'ん' is a type of nasal stop.