Translation guide
A short, catchy tune used in advertising to promote a product or brand. In Japanese, this is often expressed with loanwords or descriptive phrases.
A short, memorable song or melody used in a commercial.
The most common and direct term, literally 'commercial song'. Used for any song created for or featured in a TV or radio commercial.
あのCMソングが頭から離れない。
I can't get that advertising jingle out of my head.
Literally 'the song from the commercial'. A natural, descriptive phrase when the context is clear.
このCMの曲、誰が歌ってるの？
Who sings this advertising jingle?
Direct loanword from English 'jingle'. Used mainly in advertising or broadcasting industries, but not as common in everyday conversation.
ラジオ局用のジングルを作曲しました。
I composed a jingle for a radio station.
A slightly more formal or older term, also meaning 'commercial song'. Less common than CMソング but still understood.
このコマーシャルソングは昔から有名だ。
This advertising jingle has been famous for a long time.