小声
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 小声
1
low voice; whisper
Examples
彼は彼女に小声で言った。
He said to her under his breath.
Kanji in this Word
小
3 strokes
Frequency: 114
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
little
small
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ちい.さい
こ-
お-
さ-
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
いさら
こう
さざ
しゃお
ちいさ
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-
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