Katakana word
クラクション “klaxon” in Japanese
kurakushon
Character by character
クラクション is made of 5 katakana sounds. It reads kurakushon.
Can you read these?
Same script, same rules. Try before you reveal.
クラッシュ
kurasshu — crash · breakdown →
コスプレ
kosupure — cosplay · breakdown →
キャップ
kyappu — cap · breakdown →
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