Japanese dictionary
How to say "singer" in Japanese
歌手かしゅ · kashu
"Singer" in Japanese is 歌手 (kashu). The lead singer of a band is ボーカル (bōkaru).
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Ways to say "singer" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 歌手かしゅ · kashu | Singer. |
| シンガーしんがー · shingā | Singer (in names). |
| ボーカルぼーかる · bōkaru | Vocalist (in a band). |
How to use it
A singer-songwriter is シンガーソングライター.
"Who's your favorite singer?" is 好きな歌手はだれですか.
Example sentences
- 好きな歌手はだれですか。Suki na kashu wa dare desu ka.Who's your favorite singer?
- 娘は歌手になりたいそうです。Musume wa kashu ni naritai sō desu.My daughter says she wants to be a singer.
- このバンドのボーカルは声がいいです。Kono bando no bōkaru wa koe ga ii desu.This band's singer has a great voice.
- 有名な歌手のコンサートに行きました。Yūmei na kashu no konsāto ni ikimashita.I went to a famous singer's concert.
- 彼女はシンガーソングライターです。Kanojo wa shingā songuraitā desu.She's a singer-songwriter.
- その歌手は日本でとても人気です。Sono kashu wa Nihon de totemo ninki desu.That singer is very popular in Japan.
Kanji in this word
Questions
How do you ask about someone's favorite singer?
Ask 好きな歌手はだれですか (suki na kashu wa dare desu ka).
What is ボーカル?
ボーカル (bōkaru) is the vocalist or lead singer of a band.
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