抑揚 (よくよう) — intonation

抑揚 is read よくよう and listed as a noun. Meaning: intonation; accent; modulation.

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Related words

Other words in the dictionary that share a kanji with 抑揚.

  • 抑留 よくりゅう internment
  • 抑圧 よくあつ check
  • 抑止 よくし keeping in check
  • 抑制 よくせい control
  • 抑え おさえ weight (e.g. paperweight)
  • 浮揚 ふよう floating (e.g. in air, water)
  • 掲揚 けいよう hoisting (e.g. a flag)
  • 高揚 こうよう elevation (of spirits)
  • 揚げ あげ deep-frying
  • 荷揚げ にあげ unloading