Japanese Phonetics Episode 65—now with high quality native recordings! (Patreon)

Bibliography
Japanese Phonetics Index Page

Note: In the sentence 椅子が二つあります there is no downstep between 二つ and あります, as explained in this lesson, but this isn't because there is no counter after 二つ. This is because in this sentence structure, 二つ is being used as an adverb, and when being used as an adverb, the 尾高 counters in this group, as well as 十（とお） become 平板. Thus, it isn't safe to assume that all 尾高 words always become 平板 when the following word is not a particle, but some kind of different word, such as a verb.

Good afternoon Patrons! The sixty-fifth episode of Japanese Phonetics has now been updated with high-quality native recordings! In this lesson we look at pitch-accent in two fundamental number sets, and cover some important counter-related grammar—the difference in meaning between 二つの椅子があります and 椅子が二つあります。

As always, if you have any questions or concerns with regards to this lesson, please don't hesitate to leave a comment below. Thank you very much for your continued support, and good luck with your Japanese studies!

Best from Beppu,

Dōgen