An introduction to Japanese - Syntax, Grammar & Language

232 CHAPTER 5. COUNTERS AND COUNTING

5.1.1 Rules for

When followed by a counter starting with a syllable from the –, – or

–column, becomes :

+ becomes

+ becomes

+ becomes

When followed by a counter starting with a –column syllable,

becomes and the counter voices to a ’p’ sound:

+ becomes

5.1.2 Rules for

When followed by a counter starting with a –column syllable, the counter

voices to a ’b’ sound:

+ becomes

5.1.3 Rules for

When followed by a counter starting with a –column syllable, be-
comes :

• becomes
  When followed by a counter starting with a –column syllable,
  becomes and the counter voices to a ’p’ sound:

+ becomes

5.1.4 Rules for

When followed by a counter starting with a –, – or –column syllable,

becomes :

+ becomes

+ becomes

+ becomes

When followed by a counter starting with a –column syllable,

becomes and the counter voices to a ’p’ sound:

+ becomes