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tone (of voice); manner of talking
彼の口調から怒りが伝わってきた。
I could sense anger from his tone of voice.
やわらかい口調で話しかけてくれた。
They spoke to me in a gentle tone.
口調を変えて真剣に話し始めた。
They changed their tone and began speaking seriously.