Translation guide
Describes sounds, especially voices or music, that are pleasant, tuneful, and sweet to hear.
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.
彼女の声はとても美しい。
Her voice is very melodious.
美しいメロディーですね。
That's a melodious tune, isn't it?
Means 'comfortable' or 'pleasant', often used for sounds that are soothing and melodious.
心地よい音楽が流れていた。
Melodious music was playing.
Means 'pretty' or 'clean', but commonly used for melodious sounds, especially in casual speech.
きれいな声で歌うね。
You sing with a melodious voice.
Literally 'sweet', used figuratively for a sweet, melodious voice or sound. Often implies a gentle, soothing quality.
甘い声でささやいた。
He whispered in a melodious voice.
Literary phrase meaning 'of beautiful melody'. Used in poetic or formal descriptions.
調べの美しい曲だった。
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.
この曲はとてもメロディアスだ。
This song is very melodious.
Means 'having a beautiful melody'. More formal and precise than メロディアス.
旋律の美しい作品だ。
It's a melodious composition.
Literally 'like singing', used to describe instrumental music that is melodious and lyrical.
ピアノの歌うような旋律が印象的だ。
The piano's melodious, singing melody is impressive.
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.
美しい歌声に感動した。
I was moved by the melodious singing voice.
きれいな曲だね。
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).