also: しわがれごえ
noun
Describes a rough, raspy voice, often due to a cold, shouting, or aging. Commonly used in phrases like しゃがれ声で話す.
風邪でしゃがれ声になってしまった。
I've gotten a hoarse voice from a cold.
彼はしゃがれ声で歌い始めた。
He started singing in a husky voice.
Rare kanji spelling; 嗄 is not a jōyō kanji. Can also be read しわがれごえ or かれごえ, but those readings are uncommon.
Alternate spelling with しわがれごえ reading; also common.
A loanword often used for an attractive, low, slightly rough voice, especially in entertainment contexts. しゃがれ声 is more general and can imply an unhealthy or strained voice.
Also means a hoarse or thick voice, but often carries a negative nuance of being unclear or muffled. しゃがれ声 focuses more on roughness.
Compound of しゃがれる (to become hoarse) + 声 (voice). The verb しゃがれる is of uncertain origin, possibly mimetic.