“Melody” in Japanese
Short answer
Melody in Japanese is “節回し” (fushimawashi). Full meaning: melody, intonation.
Other ways to say “Melody” in Japanese
旋律
senritsu melody, tune
曲調
kyokuchou melody, tune
歌曲
kakyoku melody, tune, song
メロディー
merodii melody; chime
チューン
chuun tune, melody; tuning
節廻し
fushimawashi melody, intonation
曲
kyoku composition, piece of music, song, track (on a record); tune, melody, air; enjoyment, fun, interest, pleasure
節まわし
fushimawashi melody, intonation
音調
onchou tune, tone, intonation, melody, rhythm, harmony
くせ
kuse composition, piece of music, song, track (on a record); tune, melody, air; enjoyment, fun, interest, pleasure
クセ
kuse composition, piece of music, song, track (on a record); tune, melody, air; enjoyment, fun, interest, pleasure
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