Quick answer
音 is the kanji for "Sound". The most common reading is おと (oto). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Sound
Also : Noise
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 音 represents 'SOUND'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of sound.
On-reading: おん — remember this sound by associating it with sound. Kun-reading: おと.
Example Sentences
雨の音が心地よいです。
あめのおとがここちよいです。
The sound of rain is soothing.
音楽の授業でピアノを弾きました。
おんがくのじゅぎょうでぴあのをひきました。
I played the piano in music class.
Vocabulary using 音
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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