“Song” in Japanese
Short answer
Song in Japanese is “歌” (uta). Full meaning: song, singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry.
Other ways to say “Song” in Japanese
歌謡
kayou song, ballad
歌唱
kashou song, singing
ソング
songu song; thong
うた
uta song, singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry
唱歌
shouka singing, song
詠歌
eiga poem (esp. tanka), song, composition of a poem or song; pilgrim's song, pilgrim's hymn; singing a poem or song in a loud voice
曲
kyoku composition, piece of music, song, track (on a record); tune, melody, air; enjoyment, fun, interest, pleasure
鳴き声
nakigoe cry (of an animal), call, chirp, song, caw, roar, bark, yelp, meow
歌曲
kakyoku melody, tune, song
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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