歌謡
Meanings
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Often refers to popular songs, especially in the context of 歌謡曲 (kayōkyoku), a genre of Japanese popular music from the mid-20th century. Can also refer to songs in a broader, slightly formal sense.
She loves Showa-era popular songs.
This program introduces the latest songs.
Usage patterns
- 〈時〉の歌謡the songs (popular music) of a given era
Songs from the Showa era are still loved by many people today.
- 歌謡を口ずさむto hum a song
He was walking along, humming a nostalgic old song.