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声
声 (readings: せい, しょう, こえ; Japanese kanji) means “voice / sound”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 大声 (loud voice).
What does 声 mean?
| Kanji | 声 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | voice / sound |
| Readings | せい, しょう, こえ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 声
声 is read せい or しょう or こえ depending on the word.
Example words with 声
| Example | 大声 (loud voice) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14