Japanese

がする

こえがする
Meaning: to hear a voice; to hear a sound
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 声がする 声がしない
Polite 声がします 声がしません
Past 声がした 声がしなかった
Polite + Past 声がしました 声がしませんでした
Te-form 声がして 声がしなくて
Potential 声ができる 声ができない
Passive 声がされる 声がされない
Causative 声がさせる 声がさせない
Imperative 声がしろ 声がするな

Handwriting

声
が
す
る

Example

I hear a baby's voice from the next room.

Usage Notes

Used when a sound or voice reaches one's ears, even if they aren't listening for it.

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