Word details

泣き声

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 泣き声.

Dictionary

Entry

泣き声きごNounFreq #4225
1

cry (e.g. of a baby); sob; whine

Examples
病気の子どもの痛ましい泣き声を聞くのは我々には耐えられなかった。
We could not bear to listen to the sick child's pathetic cries.
2

tearful voice; weepy voice

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

cry, weep, moan

8 strokesFrequency 1,380JLPT N2Grade 4

On

キュウ

Kun

な.く

voice

7 strokesFrequency 388JLPT N3Grade 2

On

セイショウ

Kun

こえこわ-

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