expression, noun-modifying (irregular)
nasal; twangy
Describes a voice that sounds as if it is coming through the nose, often with a slightly unpleasant or affected quality. Used prenominally to modify nouns like 声 (voice) or 話し方 (way of speaking).
See also: 鼻にかかる
She speaks with a nasal voice.
His twangy way of speaking bothers me.
Alternate kanji spelling using 掛かる; less common but still seen.
From 鼻 (nose) + に (particle) + かかった (past form of かかる, here meaning 'to be caught' or 'to be affected'). Literally 'caught in the nose', referring to a voice that resonates in the nasal cavity.