N2
よくよう (yokuyō)
抑揚
intonation, accent, modulation (of voice)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to the rise and fall of the voice when speaking or singing, which conveys meaning or emotion. (話したり歌ったりするときの声の上げ下げ。意味や感情を伝えるために用いられる。)
📝 Example Sentences
彼女は抑揚のない話し方をする。
She speaks in a monotone (without intonation).
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "抑揚"!
プレゼンテーションでは、話に_______をつけると聞き手を飽きさせない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 声の上げ下げ、つまり「抑揚」をつけることで話が単調でなくなります。
English: By adding 'yokuyō' (intonation), speech becomes less monotonous.
English: By adding 'yokuyō' (intonation), speech becomes less monotonous.
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