Japanese word

歌詞

Pronunciation

Romajikashi

Meaning

  • nounlyrics

Example

この歌の歌詞を覚えます。ko no uta no ka shi o obo e ma su

I memorize the lyrics of this song.

Illustration for 歌詞 (lyrics)

More examples

歌詞を見ながら歌います。ka shi o mi na ga ra uta i ma su

I sing while looking at the lyrics.

Core concept

Refers to the words set to a song's melody, which carry its message and are sung with the music.

Common phrases

  • 歌詞を覚えるka shi o obo e ru

    memorize the lyrics

  • 歌詞を読むka shi o yo mu

    read the lyrics

  • 歌詞の意味ka shi no i mi

    meaning of the lyrics

Definition in Japanese

歌に用いる、旋律に合わせて歌う言葉。uta ni mochi i ru sen ritsu ni a wa se te uta u koto ba

Word origin

歌 (ka, "song") and 詞 (shi, "words") combine to form a term for the words of a song.

Usage tips

  • In English, lyrics is normally a plural noun even when it refers to the words of one song, as in "The lyrics are easy to remember."

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