"ー" symbol
The "ー" symbol is called a chōonpu (long vowel mark). It is a symbol used to stretch the preceding sound.
In デパート (depāto / department store), extend the "pa" sound, pronouncing it like "de-paa-to".
The "ー" symbol is called a chōonpu (long vowel mark). It is a symbol used to stretch the preceding sound.
In デパート (depāto / department store), extend the "pa" sound, pronouncing it like "de-paa-to".