JLPT N4 Elementary
喉
The physical throat or singing voice
Readings
Other forms
咽 less common kanji
1 Noun
Throat
Identifies the internal passage within the neck responsible for swallowing and breathing.
Example
A 暑い です ね 。
B ええ 、 喉 が 渇き まし た 。 何か 飲み ません か 。
[A:] It's hot, isn't it? [B:] Yes, I'm thirsty. Shall we get something to drink?
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2 Noun
Voice
Refers metonymically to the singing voice or the physical endurance of the vocal cords.
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