Japanese

こえをだす
Meaning: to speak out; to utter a voice; to make a sound
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 声を出す 声を出さない
Polite 声を出します 声を出しません
Past 声を出した 声を出さなかった
Polite + Past 声を出しました 声を出しませんでした
Te-form 声を出して 声を出さなくて
Potential 声を出せる 声を出せない
Passive 声を出される 声を出されない
Causative 声を出させる 声を出させない
Imperative 声を出せ 声を出すな

Handwriting

声
を
出
す

Example

I was so surprised that I couldn't even make a sound.

Usage Notes

Means physically emitting a voice or shouting. Can also mean speaking up in a discussion.

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