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How to Memorize 21 Korean Hangul Vowels EASILY? (YouTube link ) In the video above, Hailey explains that Hangul contains 21 vowels, which can feel overwhelming to memorize. To make this easier, she divides them into two categories: First Line (Simple Vowels): Comprising 10 basic vowels. Second Line (Complex Vowels): Including 11 compound vowels, formed by adding strokes or combining basic vowels. Hailey suggests that memorizing the 21 Korean vowels becomes easier when they are grouped into manageable sections and paired with a rhythmic chant. First Line (10 Basic Vowels) Hailey recites the vowels in a rhythmic sequence:  “ah, yah, eo, yeo, oh, yo, u, yu, eu, i.”  She encourages repeated practice of the chant to aid memorization, comparing it to a song or rhyme. This rhythmic approach uses auditory repetition to help learners internalize both the sounds and order of the simple vowels. Vowels ㅏ ㅑ ㅓ ㅕ ㅗ ㅛ ㅜ ㅠ ㅡ ㅣ Pronunciation "a" "ya" "eo" "yeo" ...

Visual Mnemonic of ㄱ, ㄴ, ㅈ, and ㅌ Hangul Memory Tricks: Visual Mnemonics Explained The table below provides a concise reference for learning the 14 basic Korean consonants with their visual mnemonics and initial pronunciations. Korean Consonant Visual Mnemonic Pronunciation (Initial Position) ㄱ  (giyeok) Gun " g " (as in "go," soft, unaspirated) ㄴ  (nieun) Nose " n " (as in " nose ") ㄷ  (digeut) Desk " d " (as in " desk ," soft, unaspirated) ㄹ  (rieul) River " r " (flap sound, between "r" and "l") ㅁ  (mieum) Mouth " m " (as in " mouth ") ㅂ  (bieup) Bucket " b " (as in " bucket ," soft, unaspirated) ㅅ  (siot) Splits (a person doing the splits) " j " (as in " split ," soft "ch"/"j") ㅇ  (ieung) Zer"o" Silent (no sound, placeholder) ㅈ  (jieut) Javelin " j " (as in " javelin ," soft "ch...

At Mt. Shosha's  Engyo-ji  Temple 圓教寺, the  Maniden  摩尼殿 ⭐stands as the main attraction. This magnificent structure resembles Kyoto’s  Kiyomizu-dera  清水寺, but unlike Kiyomizu-dera's bustling crowds,  Engyo-ji   offers a quieter experience . When we visited in autumn, the temple appeared more quaint and elegant against the backdrop of  golden maple leaves, enhancing its unique charm . Its traditional and quaint architecture makes  Engyo-ji  Temple a frequent choice as a backdrop for filming movies . A Kiyomizu-dera Echo: Maniden 摩尼殿 in Peak Autumn (YouTube  link ) Photo Gallery  On December 4, 2024, autumn had reached its crescendo—the maples surrounding  Maniden  flamed in hues of gold and crimson, casting the temple in an even more breathtaking light. After climbing a set of stairs winding up the hillside, you can enter the hall from the side. We slipped off our shoes, stepping into the cool, quiet space, and im...