Japanese Conversation · Level 12
90 words
Japanese word
シンガー
Pronunciation
Romajishingā
Meaning
- nounsinger
Example
彼女は人気のシンガーです。kano jo wa nin ki no shi n gā de su
She is a popular singer.
More examples
毎朝、そのシンガーは発声練習をしています。mai asa so no shi n gā wa has sei ren shū o shi te i ma su
That singer practices vocal exercises every morning.
Core concept
Centers on someone identified by the act of singing, whether professionally or informally.
Common phrases
人気のシンガーnin ki no shi n gā
popular singer
プロのシンガーpu ro no shi n gā
professional singer
新人のシンガーshin jin no shi n gā
new singer
Similar words
歌手kashu: A person who sings for an audience, usually as a profession.
ボーカリストbōkarisuto: A person who provides the vocal part in a band or other musical group.
歌い手utaite: A person who sings, with emphasis on the act or style of singing.
Definition in Japanese
歌を歌うことを職業や活動とする人。uta o uta u ko to o shoku gyō ya katsu dō to su ru hito
Word origin
The Japanese noun シンガー (shingā) is borrowed from English singer, which combines sing with -er, a suffix for a person who performs an action.
Usage tips
- Lead singer is a common English compound for the main singer in a band, whereas a backing singer supports the main vocal part.