おと

Sound, note

N4noun·oto

How to remember it

Refers to non-vocal sounds; contrast with 声 (こえ, voice).

Example sentences

  • 夜中に変な音が聞こえた。

    よなかにへんなおとがきこえた。

    I heard a strange sound in the middle of the night.

  • ピアノの音が部屋に響く。

    ピアノのおとがへやにひびく。

    The sound of the piano echoes through the room.

Usage

Non-vocal sounds; use 声 (こえ) for human or animal voices.

Related words

音楽音声音読み

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