アリア
aria
The English phrase "aria" (a type of musical piece) can be translated into Japanese as アリア or 詠唱.
Meaning: type of musical piece (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| アリア | aria | |
| 詠唱 | eishō | [e̞ːɕo̞ː] (narrow) |
Which one should you use?
The katakana form アリア is used specifically for Western-style operatic arias.
How do you pronounce it?
aria
Did you know?
- While アリア is used for Western opera, the word 詠唱 is frequently used in Japanese fantasy anime and video games to describe the act of casting a magical spell.
- In certain Buddhist contexts, 詠唱 can refer to the rhythmic chanting of sutras, which is treated as a spiritual practice rather than a performance.
- The linguistic origin of 詠唱 traces back to Middle Chinese, where the components specifically denote the poetic recitation of verses.
Examples in context
- アリアさんはとても優しくて思いやりがあるね。Aria is so kind and caring.
- ねえ、アリア、一緒に買い物に行こうよ！Hey, Aria, let's go shopping together!
- このアリアはとても美しいです。Kono aria wa totemo utsukushii desu.This aria is very beautiful.
- オペラのアリアを聞いています。Opera no aria o kiite imasu.I am listening to an opera aria.
- 彼女はアリアを歌うのが上手です。Kanojo wa aria o utau no ga jouzu desu.She is good at singing arias.
Example conversation
At a music cafe, Yui and Yota are discussing a performance.
- 結衣 Yui陽太さん、さっきのアリアはどうでしたか？Youta-san, sakki no aria wa dou deshita ka?Yota, how was that aria just now?
- 陽太 Yotaとても感動的なアリアでした。Totemo kandouteki na aria deshita.It was a very moving aria.
- 結衣 Yui私も、彼女の声に驚きました。Watashi mo, kanojo no koe ni odorokimashita.I was also surprised by her voice.
- 陽太 Yota結衣さんの言う通り、素晴らしい歌声ですね。Yui-san no iu toori, subarashii utagoe desu ne.Just as you say, Yui, it is a wonderful singing voice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “aria” translations and entries アリア, 詠唱, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries アリア, 詠唱, CC BY-SA 4.0.
