In linguistics, an unvoiced syllable (in Japanese): a kana written without dakuten or handakuten (e.g. か, さ, た, は).
日本語の清音には「か」「さ」「た」などが含まれる。
Japanese seion (unvoiced sounds) include "ka", "sa", "ta", etc.
この文字は清音だから濁点はつかない。
This character is a seion, so it doesn't take a dakuten.
授業で清音と濁音の違いを説明した。
I explained the difference between seion and dakuon in class.
A clear, pure sound; a tone that is crisp and not muffled.
彼女の声は清音で、合唱でよく目立った。
Her voice is clear and stood out in the choir.
風鈴の清音が夏の縁側に響いた。
The clear chime of the wind chime rang on the summer porch.