English–Japanese
“ballad” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibarādo
Example
父は昔のバラードをよく聴きます。chichi wa mukashi no ba rā do o yo ku ki ki ma su
My father often listens to old ballads.
How to say “ballad” in Japanese
“Ballad” in Japanese is バラード (barādo).
A ballad centers on a song that carries a story or strong feeling through a measured, often gentle melody.
Example sentences with バラード
この歌手は静かなバラードで聴衆を魅了します。ko no ka shu wa shizu ka na ba rā do de chō shū o mi ryō shi ma su
This singer captivates the audience with a quiet ballad.
Tips for using バラード
- In English, ballad can mean both an older narrative song and a modern slow, emotional song, so the word covers more than one musical tradition.