こえ

Voice, sound of a person or animal

N5noun·koe

How to remember it

Shout down a well and a 声 (voice) echoes back up to you.

Example sentences

  • 彼の声が大きいです。

    かれのこえがおおきいです。

    His voice is loud.

  • 友達に声をかけました。

    ともだちにこえをかけました。

    I called out to my friend.

Usage

声 is for voices; 音 is for general non-vocal sounds.

Related words

声優歌う話す

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