noun
Refers to the vocal sound made by animals such as dogs, wolves, or lions. Can be used for any loud, deep animal cry.
夜中に犬の吠え声が聞こえた。
I heard a dog barking in the middle of the night.
遠くから狼の吠え声が響いてきた。
The howl of a wolf echoed from afar.
Variant kanji spelling; 吼える is less common than 吠える but still used.
鳴き声 is a broader term for animal cries, including chirps, meows, and other sounds, while 吠え声 specifically refers to deep, loud vocalizations like barking or roaring.
Compound of 吠え (continuative form of 吠える 'to bark, howl') + 声 'voice'.