声
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 声
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
Kanji in this Word
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-
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-
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