“Ditty” in Japanese
Short answer
Ditty in Japanese is “小歌” (kouta). Full meaning: kouta (Heian-era court lady's song accompanying the men's ōuta), court lady singing a kouta; ditty, ballad; kyogen kouta.
Other ways to say “Ditty” in Japanese
俗歌
zokka popular song, folk song, ditty, ballad
俗謡
zokuyou popular song, ballad, folk song, ditty
小唄
kouta kouta (Heian-era court lady's song accompanying the men's ōuta), court lady singing a kouta; ditty, ballad; kyogen kouta
小うた
kouta kouta (Heian-era court lady's song accompanying the men's ōuta), court lady singing a kouta; ditty, ballad; kyogen kouta
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