“Voice” or “Tone” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “声”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “声” means “Opinion”, “Reputation” or “Fame” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “声”
Jouyou Kanji “声” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 7 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | せい(sei) |
| しょう(shou) | |
| Kun-Yomi | こえ(koe) |
| こわ(kowa) | |
| Meanings | Voice, Cry, Note, Sound |
| Opinion, Word | |
| Music | |
| Reputation, Fame | |
| Rumor, Gossip | |
| Accent for Kanji pronunciation |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “声”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 声を呑む(こえをのむ-ko e wo no mu) | To choke up, To be speechless, To hold one’s tongue |
| 声域(せいいき-se i i ki) | Range of voice |
| 声援(せいえん-se i e n) | Cheering, Encouragement, Vocal support |
| 声音(せいおん or こわね-se i o n (or) ko wa ne) | Tone of voice, Voice sound |
| 声価(せいか-se i ka) | Reputation, Fame |
| 声楽(せいがく-se i ga ku) | Vocal music |
| 声言(せいげん-se i ge n) | Proclaim, Announce, Declaration |
| 声色(せいしょく-se i sho ku) | ① Voice and countenance, ② Song and women |
| 声色(こわいろ-ko wa i ro) | ① Tone of voice, ② Mimicry, Imitative voice |
| 声帯(せいたい-se i ta i) | Vocal cords, Vocal band |
| 声帯模写(せいたいもしゃ-se i ta i mo sha) | Vocal mimicry, Voice impersonation, Imitation of person’s voice |
| 声調(せいちょう-se i cho u) | Tone of voice |
| 声聞(せいぶん-se i bu n) | Fame, Good reputation |
| 声聞(しょうもん-sho u mo n) | Sravaka (disciple of Buddha), Adherent of Hinayana Buddhism |
| 声望(せいぼう-se i bo u) | Fame, Popularity, Reputation |
| 声名(せいめい-se i me i) | ① Celebrity, Fame, Renown, ② Reputation, repute |
| 声明(せいめい-se i me i) | Declaration, Statement, Proclamation |
| 声優(せいゆう-se i yu u) | Radio performer, Voice actor or actress (radio, animation etc) |
| 声利(せいり-se i ri) | Reputation and profit, Fame and gain |
| 声量(せいりょう-se i ryo u) | Volume of voice |
| 声涙(せいるい-se i ru i) | Tearful voice |
| 悪声(あくせい-a ku se i) | Bad voice |
| 大声(おおごえ-o o go e) | Loud voice, Megaphonia |
| 音声(おんせい-o n se i) | Voice and sound |
| 喚声(かんせい-ka n se i) | Cry, Vociferation, Outcry, Shout, Call, Yell |
| 歓声(かんせい-ka n se i) | Shout of joy, Cheer |
| 奇声(きせい-ki se i) | Queer cry, Strange voice |
| 小声(こごえ-ko go e) | Low voice, Whisper |
| 秋声(しゅうせい-shu u se i) | Sound of the autumn wind, Sound of the fall wind |
| 笑声(しょうせい-sho u se i) | Laugh, Laughter |
| 鐘声(しょうせい-sho u se i) | Sound of a bell |
| 歎声(たんせい-ta n se i) | Sigh (of admiration or lamentation) |
| 肉声(にくせい-ni ku se i) | Natural voice (without a microphone) |
| 発声(はっせい-ha sse i) | Phonation, Vocalization |
| 美声(びせい-bi se i) | Sweet voice, Beautiful voice |
| 名声(めいせい-me i se i) | Fame, Reputation, Renown |
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