小声(こごえ)

こごえ
noun
low voice; whisper
1. low voice; whisper; soft voice
Speaking quietly, at a low volume.
小声(こごえ)で話(はな)す。
To speak in a low voice.
図書館(としょかん)では小声(こごえ)で話(はな)してください。
Please speak quietly in the library.
彼(かれ)は小声(こごえ)で秘密(ひみつ)を教(おし)えてくれた。
He told me the secret in a whisper.

小声(こごえ) refers to speaking at a low volume.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 小声(こごえ)で話(はな)す: to speak in a low voice
  • 小声(こごえ)で言(い)う: to say in a whisper

CONTRASTING WORDS:

  • 大声(おおごえ): loud voice
  • 声(こえ)を落(お)とす: to lower one's voice
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Added 2026.2.4 19:52
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