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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 音

Noun
Freq #19
1

sound; tone; note; ring; chirp

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 491
JLPT N3
Grade 1

Meanings

sound
noise

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オン
イン
-ノン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
10 strokes

Meanings

weep
moan
wail

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なげ.く
な.く
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