語調（ごちょう）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: tone
Example sentences
- 落ち着いた語調で話す。 — They speak in a calm tone.
- 語調を強めて注意する。 — They warn in a sharper tone.
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See it used in real works
- Example sentences from Japanese novels & web fiction (Massif)
- Hear “語調” pronounced in real videos (YouGlish)