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声
声
7 strokes
Frequency: 388
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

voice

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こえ
こわ-

Common Words

声
こえ
聲
Noun
Freq #111
1

voice

Examples
あなたの声が聞けてうれしいわ。
I am happy to hear your voice.
2

singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); hoot

Examples
日本人は鳥や虫の声を楽しむ。
The Japanese enjoy the songs of birds and insects.
3

voice; opinion (as expressed in words); view; wish; attitude; will

Examples
どこの国でも、何時の時代でも、子供は親の価値観を見習って育つものである。いわゆる「教育ママ」の教育に対する考え方が、子供を精神的にいびつに育ててしまっていると指摘する声もある。
As children are known to emulate the values of adults, it is often pointed out such "education mamas" instill a warped sense of values in their children.
4

sound

5

Usu. as ～の声を聞く

sense (of something's arrival); feeling

6

Linguistics

voice; voiced sound

声をかける
声を掛ける
こえをかける
Expression
Ichidan verb
Freq #1376
1

to greet; to call out (to); to start talking (to)

Examples
彼女は通り過ぎるときに必ず声をかけた。
She didn't pass me without speaking to me.
2

to invite; to get in touch (with); to give a shout (to); to let (someone) know (one is in the area or has time to meet, etc.)

3

to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)

笑い声
わらいごえ
Noun
Freq #1985
1

(sound of) laughter; laughing voice

Examples
彼女の笑い声が家にこだました。
Her laughter echoed through the house.
声を出す
声をだす
こえをだす
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #2264
1

to speak; to say; to vocalize

Examples
英語を声を出して読むべきだ。
You ought to read English aloud.
大声
おおごえ
たいせい
Noun
～の Adj.
Freq #2420
1

loud voice

Examples
メイドは客を一人一人大声でとりついた。
The maid announced each guest.
声を上げる
声をあげる
こえをあげる
Expression
Ichidan verb
Freq #3052
1

to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell

Examples
聴衆はどっと声をあげて笑った。
The audience roared with laughter.
2

to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind

Examples
不正に対して反対の声を上げろ。
Cry out against injustice!
小声
こごえ
Noun
～の Adj.
Freq #3304
1

low voice; whisper

Examples
彼は彼女に小声で言った。
He said to her under his breath.
歓声
かんせい
Noun
Freq #3411
1

cheer; shout of joy

Examples
群集は嬉しさのあまり歓声を上げた。
The crowd yelled with delight.
声がする
こえがする
Expression
する Verb
Freq #3472
1

to speak

2

to hear a voice

鳴き声
鳴声
なきごえ
Noun
Freq #3983
1

cry (of an animal); call; chirp; song; caw; roar; bark; yelp; meow

Examples
鶏の鳴き声は夜明けの前触れです。
The crowing of a cock is the harbinger of dawn.
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