also: ふぞくうた
folk songs; regional ballads
Refers to traditional songs that reflect the customs and daily life of a particular region or community.
The folk songs of this region are passed down through singing at festivals.
He collects folk songs from various parts of Japan.
Standard kanji spelling. The reading ふうぞくうた is the most common pronunciation.
Alternate reading; less common but still encountered.
Compound of 風俗 (customs, manners) and 歌 (song). The term likely originated to describe songs that depict the everyday life and traditions of common people.