Tips on r pronunciation?

[partial]

I feel like my Japanese r sounds are pretty solid, but I struggle with strings like nrx (with x being y+vowel, or just a vowel). The transition from n to r never seems right to me, and when I start a string with an r, I struggle too. It sounds like a soft d.

Any ideas?

 

[Kiyoteru]

I don't really think this is an issue. That's naturally how the consonant ends up sounding in those specific contexts.

 

[partial]

I don't really think this is an issue. That's naturally how the consonant ends up sounding in those specific contexts.

Thanks! You were the the person I was expecting a reply from, and I was hoping for this answer.

 

[naghavi]

if you feel comfortable making a recording of some examples, i would be willing to listen to help. i'm sure what you're experiencing is a normal sound though. i can also record myself if you'd like to hear that.