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主題曲 (しゅだいきょく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

主しゅ題だい曲きょく

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Meanings

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noun

theme music; theme song

Refers to the main musical piece associated with a film, TV show, game, or event. Often interchangeable with テーマ曲.

See also: テーマ曲

このドラマの主しゅ題だい曲きょくはとても人にん気きがある。
The theme song of this drama is very popular.
映えい画がの主しゅ題だい曲きょくをピアノで弾ひいてみ

Kanji

主lord, chief, master
題topic, subject
曲bend, music, melody

Similar words

テーマ曲きょく
テーマ曲 is a more common synonym, often used in the same contexts. 主題曲 is slightly more formal or technical.

Etymology

Compound of 主題 (theme, subject) and 曲 (musical piece). The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely arose as a direct translation of the English 'theme music' or 'theme song'.

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I tried playing the movie's theme music on the piano.