อุคิโยะ
ù-kí-yóMeanings
ukiyo; the transient ‘floating world’
A Japanese concept of the fleeting, ever-changing world of human life, rooted in Buddhist ideas of impermanence.
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urban pleasure world of Edo Japan
The lifestyle and culture of Edo-period urban entertainment districts—teahouses, theaters, and pleasure quarters—often referenced in arts and literature (e.g., in อุคิโยะอุคิโยะù-kí-yó1ukiyo; the transient ‘floating world’2urban pleasure world of Edo Japan-เอะ).
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Tones
See how the spelling sets each syllable's tone, step by step.
3 syllables · pick one to see its rule
How the tone is decided
- Consonant classMid class
- Tone markNo tone mark
- Syllable endingDead syllableA short vowel with no final consonant, so it is dead.
Mid class consonants
กจฎฏดตบปอ
Result
Low tone
ù
Starts low and stays low, easing slightly down.
Mid class + No tone mark + Dead syllable → Low
Tone chart
Every class and spelling pattern, with this syllable outlined.
| Mid class | High class | Low class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No mark + live | Mid | Rising | Mid |
| No mark + dead short | Low | Low | High |
| No mark + dead long | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai ek | Low | Low | Falling |
| Mai tho | Falling | Falling | High |
| Mai tri | High | — | — |
| Mai chattawa | Rising | — | — |