noun

rendaku

Quiz me More like this

Rendaku (noun) means In Japanese, the change that makes the first consonant of the second part of a compound word become voiced, for example when kami changes to gami in origami.

noun

In Japanese, the change that makes the first consonant of the second part of a compound word become voiced, for example when kami changes to gami in origami.

Vocabulary Flow

Build your vocabulary from words like rendaku.

Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.

Start vocabulary practice

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Test yourself on “rendaku” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Etymology

Rendaku was borrowed from Japanese 連濁 (rendaku, “sequential voicing”).

Rhymes for rendaku

Saku Baku Taku otaku

See all rhymes for rendaku →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of rendaku?

"rendaku" (noun) means in Japanese, the change that makes the first consonant of the second part of a compound word become voiced, for example when kami changes to gami in origami.