English–Japanese

“lyrics” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikashi

Example

この歌の歌詞を覚えます。ko no uta no ka shi o obo e ma su

I memorize the lyrics of this song.

Illustration for 歌詞 (lyrics)

How to say “lyrics” in Japanese

“Lyrics” in Japanese is 歌詞 (kashi).

Refers to the words set to a song's melody, which carry its message and are sung with the music.

Full entry for 歌詞: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 歌詞

歌詞を見ながら歌います。ka shi o mi na ga ra uta i ma su

I sing while looking at the lyrics.

Tips for using 歌詞

  • In English, lyrics is normally a plural noun even when it refers to the words of one song, as in "The lyrics are easy to remember."

“lyrics” in other languages