People ญี่ปุ่น yîi-bpùn
Japan; Japanese noun
- yîi falling
- bpùn low
- Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
- Low: flat and lower than your normal voice, dropping a little at the end.
How to use it
ญี่ปุ่นyîi-bpùn has a falling tone, then a short, low bpùn. Japanese food is everywhere in Thailand, from sushi counters in the malls to ramen shops, and Bangkok has a large Japanese community along Sukhumvit Road.
Other spellings you'll see
There's no single official way to write Thai in English letters. We mark the tone of every syllable; online you'll also find:
- yipun
- yee pun
- yi pun
- yeepoon
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