歌詞
kashi[ka̠ɕi]
The English phrase 'lyric' is translated into Japanese as 歌詞 (kashi).
The term 歌詞 is used to refer to the written text of a song, much like the English word 'lyrics'.
Did you know?
- While 歌詞 is the standard term, musicians often use the loanword リリック (ri-rikku) specifically when discussing Hip Hop or rap culture.
- In Japan, you can find 歌詞カード 'lyric cards' inside physical CD cases, which are often meticulously designed as miniature booklets that fans collect as art.
- When lyrics are translated from English to Japanese, creators often use 意訳 'free translation' because the different syllable counts make a literal translation of 歌詞 impossible to sing.
Examples in context
- 彼 / 彼女の曲は、歌詞が深いです。His/Her songs have deep lyrics.
- この曲の歌詞はとても美しいです。Kono kyoku no kashi wa totemo utsukushii desu.The lyrics of this song are very beautiful.
- 歌詞を書いています。Kashi o kaite imasu.I am writing lyrics.
- 新しい曲の歌詞を教えてください。Atarashii kyoku no kashi o oshiete kudasai.Please tell me the lyrics to the new song.
Example conversation
Two siblings are listening to music in the living room.
- 陽葵 Himariこの曲の歌詞、知ってる？Kono kyoku no kashi, shitteru?Do you know the lyrics to this song?
- 陽太 Yotaいや、知らないよ。Iya, shiranai yo.No, I don't.
- 陽葵 Himari陽太くんは、歌詞を覚えるのが早いね。Hinata-kun wa, kashi o oboeru no ga hayai ne.Hinata, you are fast at memorizing lyrics.
- 陽太 Yotaそうかな？嬉しいよ。Sou kana? Ureshii yo.You think so? I'm happy to hear that.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 歌詞, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
