歌謡

かよう

Song, ballad, popular tune

N3noun·kayou

How to remember it

歌 (song) + 謡 (chant) — a sung melody or ballad; basis of 歌謡曲 (kayoukyoku).

Example sentences

  • 昭和の歌謡曲が好きです。

    しょうわのかようきょくがすきです。

    I like Showa-era popular songs.

  • 彼は歌謡を歌うのがうまい。

    かれはかようをうたうのがうまい。

    He's good at singing ballads.

Usage

Often found in 歌謡曲 (kayoukyoku, old-style Japanese pop); somewhat dated when used alone.

Related words

歌謡曲歌う民謡

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