- 音声 — audio, voice
- 声明 — statement, declaration
- 声優 — voice actor
- 声楽 — vocal music
- 声援 — cheer, encouragement
- 名声 — fame / reputation
- 発声 — utterance / vocalization
- 肉声 — one's own voice
The character 声 combines parts that represent “ear” and “sound” with a base implying structure or formality. It originally referred to the sound a person makes — a voice. Over time, it expanded to cover vocal sounds and expressions.
彼の声は とても大きいです。
His voice is very loud.
母の声を聞いて安心しました。
I felt relieved after hearing my mother's voice.