Japanese Conversation · Level 31
90 words
Japanese word
歌手
Pronunciation
Romajikashu
Meaning
- nounsinger
Example
姉は歌手になりたいです。ane wa ka shu ni na ri ta i de su
My older sister wants to be a singer.
More examples
テレビで歌手が歌っています。te re bi de ka shu ga uta tte i ma su
A singer is singing on TV.
父はその歌手の新しいアルバムを買いました。chichi wa so no ka shu no atara shi i a ru ba mu o ka i ma shi ta
My father bought the new album by that singer.
Core concept
Refers to someone whose central activity is singing, whether for an audience or as a profession.
Common phrases
有名な歌手yū mei na ka shu
famous singer
歌手の名前ka shu no na mae
singer's name
Similar words
歌い手utaite: A person who sings, especially in recorded or live performances.
ボーカリストbōkarisuto: A singer who provides the vocal part of a band or musical group.
シンガーshingā: A person who sings, often as a stage performer or recording artist.
Definition in Japanese
歌を歌うことを主な活動とする人。uta o uta u ko to o omo na katsu dō to su ru hito
Word origin
歌手 (kashu, "singer") is a Sino-Japanese compound of 歌 (ka, "song") and 手 (shu, "person skilled in something").
Usage tips
- In everyday English, singer can refer to anyone who sings, while a professional singer is more specifically someone who earns money from singing.