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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of instrument and ear. Sound reaching ears.
Symbolism
Voice, statement, fame. Represents expression and reputation.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
大喝一声
だいかついっせい
shouting in a thunderous voice; blustering out; shouting in a thunderous voice
名声赫々
めいせいかっかく
of great renown; highly illustrious; at the zenith of one's fame; of great renown
大声疾呼
たいせいしっこ
shout with a loud voice; fulminate; vociferate; shout with a loud voice
風声鶴唳
ふうせいかくれい
getting frightened even by a slight noise; hearing the enemy in every leaf that rustles; being afraid of one's own shadow; getting frightened even by a slight noise
励声一番
れいせいいちばん
giving cries of encouragement at a critical moment; giving cries of encouragement at a critical moment
励声叱咤
れいせいしった
cries of encouragement; shouting encouragement; cries of encouragement
Proverbs & Idioms
声を大にして
こえをだいにして
To speak out loudly
To assert forcefully
Poetry
奥山に もみぢ踏み分け 鳴く鹿の 声聞く時ぞ 秋は悲しき
Poem #5 from Hyakunin Isshu
淡路島 かよふ千鳥の 鳴く声に 幾夜ねざめぬ 須磨の関守
Poem #78 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 声 mean in Japanese?
声 means voice.
How do you read 声?
On'yomi: セイ、ショウ (SEI, SHOU). Kun'yomi: こえ、こわ- (koe, kowa).
How many strokes does 声 have?
声 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 士 (scholar).
Is 声 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 声 (voice) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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