国歌
Meanings
1
national anthem
Refers to the official song of a country, such as 君が代 for Japan.
The national anthem was played at the Olympic opening ceremony.
Japan's national anthem is 'Kimigayo'.
Usage patterns
- 国歌を歌うto sing the national anthem
We sang the national anthem at the opening ceremony.
- 国歌を斉唱するto sing the national anthem in unison (formal)
The athletes stood and sang the national anthem together.
- 国歌が流れるthe national anthem plays
The national anthem played at the ceremony hall.