Introduction - Pronunciation of ん

Question 1

Followed by n, t, d, s, and z sounds, how is ん pronounced?

Answer 1

“n”
e.g. おんな [onna] (woman)

Question 2

Followed by m, p and b sounds, how is ん pronounced?

Answer 2

“m”
e.g. さんぽ [sampo] (stroll)

Question 3

Followed by k and g sounds, how is ん pronounced?

Answer 3

“ng” (as in “song”)
e.g. まんが [manga] (comics)