Translation guide
Describes sounds, especially voices or music, that are pleasant, tuneful, and sweet to hear.
a melodious voice
melodious music
To describe a voice, song, or piece of music that is sweet, tuneful, and pleasing to the ear.
General word for 'beautiful', commonly used for melodious voices or music. Very natural and safe choice.
Her voice is very melodious.
That's a melodious tune, isn't it?
Means 'comfortable' or 'pleasant', often used for sounds that are soothing and melodious.
Melodious music was playing.
Means 'pretty' or 'clean', but commonly used for melodious sounds, especially in casual speech.
You sing with a melodious voice.
Literally 'sweet', used figuratively for a sweet, melodious voice or sound. Often implies a gentle, soothing quality.
He whispered in a melodious voice.
Literary phrase meaning 'of beautiful melody'. Used in poetic or formal descriptions.
It was a melodious piece.
To describe a piece of music or sound that is tuneful and harmonious, not just beautiful in tone.
Direct loanword from English 'melodious'. Common in music reviews and casual talk.
This song is very melodious.
Means 'having a beautiful melody'. More formal and precise than メロディアス.
Literally 'like singing', used to describe instrumental music that is melodious and lyrical.
Both can mean 'melodious', but 美しい is more emotional and profound, while きれいな is lighter and more casual. For a truly moving melody, 美しい is better.
I was moved by the melodious singing voice.
That's a pretty tune.
There is no single Japanese word that perfectly matches 'melodious' in all contexts. Choose based on whether you mean 'beautiful sound' (美しい, きれいな) or 'tuneful' (メロディアスな, 旋律の美しい).
It's a melodious composition.
The piano's melodious, singing melody is impressive.