Japanese dictionary
How to say "song" in Japanese
歌うた · uta
"Song" in Japanese is 歌 (uta). A piece of music, with or without words, is 曲 (kyoku).
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Ways to say "song" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 歌うた · uta | Song. |
| 曲きょく · kyoku | Song; piece of music. |
| 歌詞かし · kashi | Lyrics. |
How to use it
Lyrics are 歌詞 (kashi).
Count songs with 曲 as a counter: 三曲 (sankyoku).
Example sentences
- 好きな歌は何ですか。Suki na uta wa nan desu ka.What's your favorite song?
- この曲の名前を知っていますか。Kono kyoku no namae o shitte imasu ka.Do you know the name of this song?
- カラオケで三曲歌いました。Karaoke de sankyoku utaimashita.I sang three songs at karaoke.
- 日本語の歌で言葉を覚えています。Nihongo no uta de kotoba o oboete imasu.I learn words from Japanese songs.
- この歌の歌詞はとてもいいです。Kono uta no kashi wa totemo ii desu.The lyrics of this song are very good.
- 子どものころによく聞いた歌です。Kodomo no koro ni yoku kiita uta desu.It's a song I often listened to as a child.
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Questions
What is the difference between 歌 and 曲?
歌 (uta) is a song with singing. 曲 (kyoku) is any piece of music, and also the counter for songs.
How do you say "lyrics" in Japanese?
Say 歌詞 (kashi).
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