Japanese Conversation · Level 13
90 words
Japanese word
マーチ
Pronunciation
Romajimāchi
Meaning
- nounmarch
Example
吹奏楽部はマーチを練習します。sui sō gaku bu wa mā chi o ren shū shi ma su
The school band practices a march.
More examples
指揮者はマーチの速さを少し上げました。shi ki sha wa mā chi no haya sa o suko shi a ge ma shi ta
The conductor slightly increased the tempo of the march.
Core concept
Refers to music built on a steady, repeated rhythm that supports walking in step.
Common phrases
マーチを指揮するmā chi o shi ki su ru
conduct a march
Similar words
行進曲kōshinkyoku: A formal term for music with a steady rhythm used for walking in step.
Definition in Japanese
一定のリズムを繰り返し、行進に合わせて演奏する楽曲。it tei no ri zu mu o ku ri kae shi kō shin ni a wa se te en sō su ru gak kyoku
Word origin
マーチ (māchi) is borrowed from English march, which means both organized walking and music made for that movement.
Usage tips
- In English, march can describe both the act of walking in organized steps and the musical work associated with it, while マーチ (māchi) usually refers to the music.