English–Japanese
“writing music” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisakkyoku
Example
私は週末に作曲をします。watashi wa shū matsu ni sak kyoku o shi ma su
I compose music on weekends.
How to say “writing music” in Japanese
“Writing music” in Japanese is 作曲 (sakkyoku). 作曲 can also mean “composition”.
Describes creating music by shaping sounds and melodies into a complete piece.
Example sentences with 作曲
姉は毎日作曲します。ane wa mai nichi sak kyoku shi ma su
My older sister writes music every day.
この曲の作曲には、豊かな想像力と音楽の知識が必要です。ko no kyoku no sak kyoku ni wa yuta ka na sō zō ryoku to on gaku no chi shiki ga hitsu yō de su
Composing this piece requires a rich imagination and knowledge of music.
Tips for using 作曲
- The noun 作曲 (sakkyoku) often combines with する (suru) in everyday Japanese to form 作曲する (sakkyoku suru), meaning to compose music.