Listen to and Practice Saying the Usui Gainen

As I'm sure you are aware, in almost every country, languages are often spoken in different dialects, depending on the area of the country.  And so it is the same in Japan.  Emiko-san and Katsuko-san are from 2 different areas of Japan.  I thought it might be interesting for you to listen to both of their pronunciations of the Gainen.   Note that the recordings for Katsuko-san were set a little louder by mistake. I apologize for any inconvenience.

For information on pronouncing Romaji words and phrases, please search the Internet as there are many excellent web sites that explain this.

Please note, one part of the MP3 sound files presented is a slightly older version of the Gainen, from before I learned of some corrections in pronunciation made by Usui Sensei's last living student, Tenon-in.  According to the late Tenon-in, the Gainen are reading mostly with the Chinese On readings, as opposed to the current day Japanese Kun readings(see the image at the end of the Usui Gainen article).   I did manage to get Katsuko to record the change but you can still hear the previous version with Emiko's recording.)  (Emiko's version uses the phrase "Asa yuu gassho shite kokoro ni neji" instead of the more correct one "Chou seki gassho shite kokoro ni nenji" in Katsuko-san's version)

I hope you enjoy our contribution to your Reiki and Japanese education.  

Thanks.  
Rick Rivard

PS: For more Japanese Reiki words and their pronunciations, please visit my Threshold Reiki Audio Glossary page.

Emiko-san Threshold Reiki Shihan Gendai Reiki Ho Shihan Richmond BC, Canada

Katsuko-san Threshold Reiki Shihan Gendai Reiki Ho Shihan Ikebana Shihan, Chado Shihan Narita, Japan

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