音 — sound

Grade 1おん, おと, ね

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音 (readings: おん, おと, ね; Japanese kanji) means “sound”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 音楽 (music).

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What does 音 mean?

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Kanji	音
Meaning	sound
Readings	おん, おと, ね
Grade	Grade 1 (Easiest)
Curriculum	Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school
Example	音楽 (music)

How to read 音

音 is read おん or おと or ね depending on the word.

Words with 音

音楽おんがくâm nhạc
音色ねいろâm sắc
足音tiếng bước chân
波音tiếng sóng
低音âm trầm
騒音tiếng ồn

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Updated: 2026-08-09