Japanese doesn't have an "L" sound. So your name might sound completely different to Japanese people @TERUMIKAIJAPAN

Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Japanese doesn't have an "L" sound. So your name might sound completely different to a native speaker. 🗣️

Terumi Kai points out something most learners never think about: Natalia in English becomes "Natalia-san" in Japanese pronunciation — same name, different sound entirely. It's a small detail, but it's exactly the kind of adjustment that determines whether a native speaker understands you instantly or has to ask you to repeat yourself.

Know your name's Japanese sound. It matters more than you think.

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