声
こえ · koe
Voice
- singing (of a bird), chirping (of an insect), hoot
- voice, opinion (as expressed in words), view, wish, attitude, will
- sound
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
隣の部屋からは、話し声が聞こえてくる。
となりのへやからは、はなしごえがきこえてくる。
From the next room, voices can be heard.
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隣の客が大声で話している。
となりのきゃくがおおごえではなしている。
The customer next to me is talking loudly.
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インコは毎朝、きれいな声で鳴きます。
いんこはまいあさ、きれいなこえでなきます。
The parakeet sings with a beautiful voice every morning.
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小鳥は毎朝、きれいな声でさえずります。
ことりはまいあさ、きれいなこえでさえずります。
The small bird chirps with a beautiful voice every morning.
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What does 声 mean?
Voice. It can also mean: singing (of a bird), chirping (of an insect), hoot; voice, opinion (as expressed in words), view, wish, attitude, will; sound.
How do you pronounce 声?
こえ (koe). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
What JLPT level is 声?
JLPT N5 — beginner. See the JLPT N5 guide.
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