>>15
what's funny is how when you look at them side-by-side, the basic shapes are very similar, which usually denotes a related origin, but it's completely lost on Japanese people.
Most people respond that, "the base radical determines the pronunciation", ignoring that this still points to a common etymological archetype.
>>37
クァ should be pronounced "kwa" (qua)
クア should be pronounced "ku-a" (coo-ah)
Some elderly people may not correctly pronounce the above because they're not experienced with the sounds, but they all understand the differences between them. (although in the case of the second one, I can't imagine why they wouldn't be? perhaps you've encountered a regional phenomenon?)