抑揚頓挫
Reading: よくようとんざ
Meaning: rhythm and cadence in speech
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Example Sentence
歌手 の 声 は 抑揚頓挫 に 富んで いる
The singer's voice is rich in rhythm and cadence.
Usage Notes
A four-character idiom describing the rises and falls in tone and rhythm that make speech or writing more expressive.
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