throat, voice

About this kanji

The kanji 喉 (のど) primarily means "throat" and can also refer to "voice." It's commonly used as a noun. One important compound is 耳鼻咽喉科 (じびいんこうか), which means the medical specialty of otorhinolaryngology, focusing on the ears, nose, and throat. Another useful word is 咽喉 (いんこう), simply meaning "throat." There’s also 喉笛 (のどぶえ), which translates to "windpipe." This kanji is often seen in medical contexts, so knowing it can be especially useful if you’re discussing health. A quick note: in everyday conversation, you'll hear it in expressions related to voice and swallowing.

Example sentences

• 喉が渇いてきた。

  I'm getting thirsty.

Meanings across languages

English

throat, voice

Tiếng Việt

cổ họng, tiếng nói

日本語

喉, のど

한국어

목, 목소리

中文

喉咙, 声音

id

tenggorokan, suara

th

ลำคอ, เสียง

es

garganta, voz

fr

gorge, voix

de

Hals, Stimme

pt

garganta, voz

Common compounds

• 耳鼻咽喉科じびいんこうかotorhinolaryngology, otolaryngology, ear, nose and throat department
• 咽喉いんこうthroat, vital passage, key position
• 喉笛のどぶえwindpipe
• 喉頭こうとうlarynx
• 喉元のどもとthroat, important part
• 喉仏のどぼとけAdam's apple, laryngeal prominence
• 喉輪のどわthrust at the opponent's throat
• 喉歌のどうたovertone singing, throat singing