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聲
聲
17 strokes

Meanings

sound
voice
noise
tone
music

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

声明
聲明
しょうみょう
Noun
Freq #261401
1

sabdavidya (ancient Indian linguistic and grammatical studies)

2

Buddhism

chanting of Buddhist hymns (usu. in Sanskrit or Chinese)

哭声
哭聲
コクソン
Noun
1

Work of art, literature, music, etc. name

The Wailing (2016 South Korean horror film)

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