Meaning

Primary

Voice

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

こえ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for this word is the same as the one you learned with the kanji making it easy to remember!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 声が大きい

    a loud voice

    声が出る

    to let out a cry

    声がきこえる

    to hear a voice

Context Sentences

あっ、お父さんの声だ。

Oh, that Dad's voice.

ついつい口から声が出てしまった。

My voice escaped my mouth unintentionally.

あなたの声、友人の声とそっくりです。

Your voice sounds exactly like my friend's.

Kanji Composition