JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
声 — voice
- Reading
- セイ・ショウ・こえ・こわ\~
- Meaning
- voice
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
声 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is セイ・ショウ・こえ・こわ\~ and it means voice. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
声 appears in everyday japanese words such as 声 (Voice), 声明 (declaration) and 歓声 (cheer).
Japanese words containing 声
Frequently asked questions
What does 声 mean in Japanese?
声 means voice in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 声 read?
声 is read セイ・ショウ・こえ・こわ\~. Reading it inside real words — 声 and 声明 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 声 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 声 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 声 in a word?
A common word containing 声 is 声 (こえ) — "Voice". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 声 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 声 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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