nihonga

Questions

What does nihonga mean?

paintings made in a traditional Japanese style, typically executed with brushes on washi paper or silk

Where does nihonga come from?

Japanese 日本画

How to pronounce nihonga

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “nihonga”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “nihonga”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “nihonga” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.