why do many of the words end in a vowel?

TOKYO

TOYOTA

KAMIkAZiE?

DO ALL JAPANESE WORDS END IN A VOWEL?

Japanese is an "open-ended" language. All syllables end with a vowel except for those end with "n".

Mandarin Chinese is similar except it could end with an "n" or "ng".

Many other Asian languages like Korean, Vietnamese, or even other Chinese dialects can end with a vowel or other consonants like "m", "k", "t", "l", "p"... etc.

I believe English is probably one of the least "open-ended" languages with words like "catch", "post", "English"... etc.

sometimes japanese could end with p, t but must has another word follow it... like nippon.

Basically, the pronunciation of /N/ is "n" with one-syllable length. It is important to correctly pronounce the mora following /N/. Modify /N/ if necessary.
If /N/ is followed by any vowel, "s", "h", "w", or "y", don't shut your mouth completely like "n". Keep your breath going out from both your nose and your mouth.
If /N/ is followed by "m", "b", or "p", pronounce /N/ as "m".
If /N/ is followed by "k" or "g", pronounce /N/ as "n" in think.

http://www.sf.airnet.ne.jp/~ts/japanese/nq.html

Sometimes, japanese people say quickly and ignore/whisper the "u" in desu, so you can only hear des.

oh ok supernovasp.... too complicated, went over my head lol

well i noticed hawaiian is 'open-ended' as well right? i'm beginning to think that languages that are 'open-ended' are very beautiful sounding. don't you think?

i guess the tonal aspect of chinese kinda does not let me think of chinese and japanese as similar as "open-ended" languages.

I just wanna coment that i love japaneses language. it makes me feell good!!! it my fav langue even though i don't understand most of the words but a few about 6 or 7words. and there culture..but then some i no like like that crapy thing with the have shave hair cut.. i no wanna get in to detail.. it getes me greep out.

You should learn English first.

hey kyo, are you refering to some traditional japanese hair cut? i like that the way japanese guys have their hair pulled back in a pony tail like when they are depicted in movies set in fuedal era or whatever.

Haha nice.

I love speaking japanese the best out of all of my languages it rolls of of the toung try sayng this otokonoko no ue ni aru booru

i thjink french is the best language in the world..... it has so much soul. haah you speak deep in your throat and it rolls off your tongue... hehe. and it sounds so beautiful and colorful, and i hear the expressions are crazy!!!!!!!!!

Ahhh I thought Mandarin Chinese never has "ng" or a nasal tone to it.

I can't think of any Chinese words that end or even having a nasal "ng" sound in it. Of course, this is just on the top of my head....

Dalawapo, I agree that French is probably the best sounding language in the world...but it does sound kind of pompous.

If you like the sound of one choking or gagging, then, yes, it does sound good.

a factor why i enjoy watching animes!

Moshi-moshi is such an excellent way of answering the phone.

^Were you being serious?

I really do. It's such a pleasant way of saying hello.

I think Japanese language sounds cool too. Blah... I need to start Japanese lessons soon...

I was talking about the ENDING of a syllable.

Japanese syllables end with either a vowel or "n", like "shin".

Mandarin Chinese syllables end with either a vowel or "n" or "ng" like "san" and "shang".

Syllables in other Asian languages and Chinese dialects can end with just about any sound.

Keep in mind, we're not talking about WORDS, but syllables. Yes they are different...

Yeah! They are cool! I agree ! woohOO
they took them from Chinese words, though!

Well Well Well..if it isn't Kulong crawling back to AF.

As expected, another pompous post by the one and only...Kulong.

"Crawling" back? Not even.

Pompous? Since when is stating facts about languages considered "pompous"?

I'm going to ignore your attempt in personal insults and starting flame wars. I didn't come back to deal with the likes of you.

kulong isnt' getting many friendly welcome backs..