Japanese dictionary
How to say "violin" in Japanese
バイオリンばいおりん · baiorin
"Violin" in Japanese is バイオリン (baiorin). To play the violin is バイオリンを弾く (baiorin o hiku).
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Ways to say "violin" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| バイオリンばいおりん · baiorin | Violin. |
| バイオリンを弾くばいおりんをひく · baiorin o hiku | To play the violin. |
How to use it
String instruments use 弾く (hiku).
A violinist is バイオリニスト.
Example sentences
- 娘はバイオリンを習っています。Musume wa baiorin o naratte imasu.My daughter takes violin lessons.
- バイオリンを弾けますか。Baiorin o hikemasu ka.Can you play the violin?
- バイオリンの演奏会に行きました。Baiorin no ensōkai ni ikimashita.I went to a violin recital.
- 子どものころからバイオリンを弾いています。Kodomo no koro kara baiorin o hiite imasu.I've played the violin since I was a child.
- バイオリンの音がきれいです。Baiorin no oto ga kirei desu.The sound of the violin is beautiful.
- 毎日一時間バイオリンを練習します。Mainichi ichijikan baiorin o renshū shimasu.I practice the violin for an hour every day.
Questions
How do you say "play the violin" in Japanese?
Say バイオリンを弾く (baiorin o hiku).
What is 演奏会?
演奏会 (ensōkai) is a concert or recital, especially of classical music.
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