English–Japanese

“chorus” in Japanese

Japanese

Also合唱 (gasshō)

Pronunciation

Romajikōrasu

Example

学校のコーラスに参加します。gak kō no kō ra su ni san ka shi ma su

I take part in the school chorus.

Illustration for コーラス (chorus)

How to say “chorus” in Japanese

“Chorus” in Japanese is コーラス (kōrasu).

Refers to several voices acting as one or to the recurring section that gives a song its recognizable shape.

Full entry for コーラス: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with コーラス

指揮者の合図で、コーラスが始まります。shi ki sha no ai zu de kō ra su ga haji ma ri ma su

The chorus begins at the conductor's signal.

Tips for using コーラス

  • In Japanese, コーラス (kōrasu) often refers to group singing or a choir, while English chorus can also mean the repeated part of a song.

Other Japanese words for “chorus”

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合唱

gasshō

nounsinging together
nounchorus

学校で合唱します。gak kō de gas shō shi ma su

We sing together at school.

Related English words

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