VocabJLPT N2
echo
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. echo
  2. 2. reverberation
  3. 3. sound (esp. the distinctive sound of an object or activity, e.g. rain, gun, gallop, drum)
  4. 4. quality of a sound (e.g. a fine phrase, clear voice, resonant bell)
This noun refers to a sound, resonance, or echo, capturing the quality or tone of a sound as it reverberates. It can describe the sound of music, a voice, or even a word's emotional connotation. It is often used in poetic or expressive contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Yes, we'll adjust the microphone position to account for the room's acoustics.

Sentence 2

Which seat gives you the best sound from the strings?

Sentence 3

The ceiling in the lab is so high that voices echo for a strangely long time.

Sentence 4

If your voice sounds off, don't push it — get some rest.

Sentence 5

"The acoustics in the venue are great, so it's easy to sing," he said.