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VocabJLPT N1

sound

Noun

Definitions

1. sound

Borrowed from English, this word refers to sound in general, especially in the context of music, film, or audio quality. It is widely used in modern Japanese to talk about the sonic atmosphere or audio design of a piece of media.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Following the spec change, we have shortened the alert sound.

Sentence 2

Wait, hold on — isn't that sound a warning signal?

Sentence 3

He whispered, "That sound is the signal."

Sentence 4

Where did you record that sound?

Sentence 5

Why is it that only that sound sticks in my head?