Japanese word

アンコール

Pronunciation

Romajiankōru

Meaning

  • nounencore

Example

最後にアンコールがありました。sai go ni a n kō ru ga a ri ma shi ta

There was an encore at the end.

Illustration for アンコール (encore)

More examples

アンコールでは、人気のある曲が演奏されました。a n kō ru de wa nin ki no a ru kyoku ga en sō sa re ma shi ta

During the encore, a popular song was performed.

Core concept

Represents an extra appearance or performance that follows the scheduled event when the audience wants more.

Common phrases

  • アンコールを求めるa n kō ru o moto me ru

    ask for an encore

  • アンコールに応じるa n kō ru ni ō ji ru

    perform an encore

Similar words

再演saien: A performance presented again after an earlier presentation of the same work.
追加公演tsuikakōen: An additional performance planned beyond the performances originally announced.

Definition in Japanese

演奏会や舞台の本編終了後に、観客の求めを受けて演者が追加で披露する演奏や演技。en sō kai ya bu tai no hon pen shū ryō go ni kan kyaku no moto me o u ke te en ja ga tsui ka de hi rō su ru en sō ya en gi

Word origin

アンコール (ankōru) comes from French encore, meaning "again" or "still", and Japanese uses it for a performance added after the planned program.

Usage tips

  • English uses encore both for the added performance and for the audience's traditional call of "Encore!" during applause.

Related words

  • アンコールするankōrusuruperform an encoreverb

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