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Breakdown of koe
voice
声
You see a gentleman carrying a flag with a stick symbol. He starts raising his voice.
Usages of koe
彼女 の 声 は 美しい けど、 歌わない。kanozyo no koe ha utukusii kedo, utawanai.
Though her voice is beautiful, she doesn't sing.
彼女 は 細い 声 で 話した。kanozyo ha hosoi koe de hanasita.
She spoke in a thin voice.
声 を 出して 読んで ください。koe wo dasite yonde kudasai.
Please read out loud.
大きな 声 で 話して すみません でした。ookina koe de hanasite sumimasen desita.
I'm sorry for speaking loudly.
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