Vocabulary
What does アクセント (akusento) mean?
アクセント means accent, intonation; emphasis, highlight.
Quick facts| Reading | アクセント |
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| Romaji | akusento |
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| Part of speech | noun |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
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N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonakusento
accent, intonation; emphasis, highlight
- 1noun accent (on a syllable, word); stress; pitch accent
- 2noun intonation; inflection; cadence
- 3noun (language) accent (e.g. American, British)
- 4noun accent (e.g. in a design); highlight; emphasis
- 5noun accent (on a note)
Example sentences
この言葉のアクセントは難しい。
The accent of this word is difficult.
赤いスカーフが服のアクセントになる。
A red scarf serves as an accent to the outfit.
