English–Japanese
“enka” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajienka
Example
母は演歌をよく聞きます。haha wa en ka o yo ku ki ki ma su
My mother often listens to enka.
How to say “enka” in Japanese
“Enka” in Japanese is 演歌 (enka).
Refers to Japanese popular songs that express the sorrows and joys of life through a distinctive, emotionally shaded singing style.
Example sentences with 演歌
父は車の中で演歌を歌っています。chichi wa kuruma no naka de en ka o uta tte i ma su
My father is singing enka in the car.
Tips for using 演歌
- In English-language music writing, enka is usually kept as a genre name because no single English label captures its combination of Japanese popular-song traditions and expressive vocal style.