音
おと
oto
JLPT N49 strokesKanjiLevel 14 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
音 is the kanji for "Sound". A common reading is おと (oto). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Sound
Also : Noise
Readings
kunおと/ otokunね/ neonおん/ ononいん/ inonのん/ non
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 音 represents 'SOUND'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of sound.
Reading ·
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
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