expression, suru verb (irregular)
make a sound; give off a sound
Describes something producing a sound. Often used with an onomatopoeic adverb or a sound source as the subject.
ドアがバタンと音がした。
The door made a banging sound.
冷蔵庫が時々ブーンと音がする。
The refrigerator sometimes makes a humming sound.
expression, suru verb (irregular)
hear a sound
Used when a sound is perceived by the speaker or someone, often with a location or source. The subject is typically the sound itself, and the experiencer is implied.
隣の部屋から話し声がする。
I hear voices from the next room.
外で車の音がする。
I hear a car outside.