音おと

noun

sound; noise

General term for any audible sound, including both pleasant and unpleasant noises.

• 隣となりの部屋へやから変へんな音おとが聞きこえた。

  I heard a strange sound from the next room.

• この機き械かいは音おとがうるさい。

  This machine makes a loud noise.

noun

musical note

Refers to a single note in music, as opposed to a melody or chord.

• ピアノで最さい初しょの音おとを弾ひいてみて。

  Try playing the first note on the piano.

• この曲きょくは高たかい音おとが続つづく。

  This piece has a series of high notes.

noun

fame; reputation

Archaic or literary use, appearing in fixed expressions like 音に聞く (to be famous) or 音に聞こえた (renowned). Not used in modern everyday speech.

• 彼かれの武ぶ勇ゆうは音おとに聞きこえている。

  His bravery is widely renowned.

• その美うつくしさは音おとに聞きくほどだった。

  Her beauty was as famous as they say.