日本の歌
The English phrase "japanese songs" is 日本の歌 in Japanese.
To say "This song is called [Song Title]", you can use different structures depending on how polite you need to be. In a formal setting, use この曲は[Song Title]といいます。 In an informal setting, use この曲は[Song Title]っていうんだ。
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of 日本 (Nihon), meaning "Japan" and 歌 (uta), meaning "song".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase 日本の歌 is used to represent the plural "Japanese songs" because Japanese nouns do not change form to indicate plurality.
Did you know?
- When singing 'japanese songs' at a party, it is a common custom to go to a カラオケ (karaoke) box, a word that literally means 'empty orchestra'.
- In Japanese, the word 歌 (uta) can also refer to 'poetry' in certain classical contexts, as ancient Japanese poetry was traditionally sung.
- The term 演歌 (enka) refers to a style of 'japanese song' characterized by a vocal technique called こぶし (kobushi), which involves a distinctive vibrato or melodic fluctuation.
Examples in context
- 私たちは日本の歌をいくつか習いたい。We want to learn some Japanese songs.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to learn some 日本の歌.Tatoeba #165366 by arnab, translation #249138 by CK
- この曲は「夜に駆ける」といいます。This song is called "Yoru ni Kakeru" [Running in the Night].
- この曲は「Lemon」というんだ。This song is called "Lemon."
- 日本の歌はとても美しいです。Nihon no uta wa totemo utsukushii desu.Japanese songs are very beautiful.
- 最近、日本の歌をよく聴きます。Saikin, Nihon no uta o yoku kikimasu.I listen to Japanese songs often lately.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Himari and Kenta are talking about music.
- 陽葵 Himari健太くんは日本の歌を聴きますか？Kenta-kun wa Nihon no uta o kikimasu ka?Kenta, do you listen to Japanese songs?
- 健太 Kentaはい、よく聴きますよ。Hai, yoku kikimasu yo.Yes, I listen to them often.
- 陽葵 Himariおすすめの日本の歌を教えてください。Osusume no Nihon no uta o oshiete kudasai.Please tell me some recommended Japanese songs.
- 健太 Kentaいいえ、難しいですね。Iie, muzukashii desu ne.No, that's a difficult question.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
