English–Japanese
“violin” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajibaiorin
Example
姉はバイオリンを毎日練習します。ane wa ba i o ri n o mai nichi ren shū shi ma su
My older sister practices the violin every day.
How to say “violin” in Japanese
“Violin” in Japanese is バイオリン (baiorin).
Names a small bowed string instrument whose high, clear sound often carries the melody in an ensemble.
Example sentences with バイオリン
私はバイオリンを弾きます。watashi wa ba i o ri n o hi ki ma su
I play the violin.
コンサートでバイオリンを弾きました。ko n sā to de ba i o ri n o hi ki ma shi ta
I played the violin at a concert.
Tips for using バイオリン
- In English, violin and fiddle usually name the same instrument, but fiddle often highlights folk or informal playing.