Quick answer
声 is the kanji for "Voice". A common reading is こえ (koe). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Voice
Also : Cry · Tone · Sound
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 声 represents 'VOICE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of voice.
On-reading: せい — sounds like 'say'. Kun-reading: こえ.
Example Sentences
大きな声で話してください。
おおきなこえではなしてください。
Please speak with a loud voice.
先生の声がよく聞こえました。
せんせいのこえがよくきこえました。
I could hear the teacher's voice clearly.
Vocabulary using 声
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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