ソロ
soro
The Japanese word for "solo" is ソロ (soro).
ソロ refers to a job or performance done by one person. In the context of music and entertainment, it is frequently used in phrases such as ソロデビュー (solo debut) to describe an artist starting a solo career. Additionally, the colloquial phrase ソロ活動 (soro katsudō) is used to describe a member of a group performing or working alone.
Meaning: job or performance done by one person (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
soro
Did you know?
- In Japanese baseball terminology, the word ソロ can refer to a 'solo home run' through the abbreviation of ソロホーマー (sorohōmā).
- In Japanese social media, users might use the hashtag ソロ活 (soro katsu) to proudly showcase their independence, transforming 'being alone' from a lonely state into a skill.
- In the context of gaming, players often use ソロ専 (sorosen), a slang term for someone who 'specializes' in playing solo rather than joining a party or guild.
Examples in context
- 私は一人で旅行に行きます。I will travel alone.
- 彼女は一人でレストランで食事をします。She dines alone in restaurants.
- 僕は一人で演奏します。I perform solo.
- 今日、一人で映画を見に行くよ。Today, I'm going to watch a movie alone.
- お父さんは一人で登山に挑戦します。Dad will challenge mountain climbing alone.
- 彼女は一人でパーティーに行った。She went to the party alone.
- 彼はソロで歌っています。Kare wa soro de utatte imasu.He is singing solo.
- 次はソロのパートですね。Tsugi wa soro no pāto desu ne.Next is the solo part.
- ソロでの活動は難しいです。Soro deno katsudō wa muzukashii desu.Activities as a solo artist are difficult.
Example conversation
Himari and Kenta are talking about a music concert.
- 陽葵 Himari健太さんのソロ、すごく良かったよ！Kenta-san no soro, sugoku yokatta yo!Kenta, your solo was really great!
- 健太 Kentaありがとう、陽葵さん。Arigatou, Himari-san.Thank you, Himari.
- 陽葵 Himari練習をたくさんしたんだね。Renshuu o takusan shita nda ne.You must have practiced a lot.
- 健太 Kentaうん、かなり頑張ったよ。Un, kanari ganbatta yo.Yeah, I worked quite hard on it.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ソロ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ソロ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
