LingakuFrequency rank: – (for form せいちょう: 52,627. – 54,043.)
- tone (of voice)
- tone (e.g. in Chinese)linguistics
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- tone (of voice)
- tone (e.g. in Chinese)
This meaning refers to the quality, pitch, or emotional expression of someone's voice. It can convey feelings or attitudes and can significantly influence communication.
Her tone of voice was gentle.
This meaning refers to the pitch patterns in languages like Chinese that can change the meaning of words. It is essential in distinguishing words that might otherwise appear similar in pronunciation.
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