歌手(かしゅ)

かしゅ
noun
singer
1. singer, vocalist
A professional singer, especially one who performs popular music.
有名(ゆうめい)な歌手(かしゅ)になりたい。
I want to become a famous singer.
あの歌手(かしゅ)の声(こえ)が好(す)きです。
I like that singer's voice.
人気(にんき)歌手(かしゅ)のコンサート。
A popular singer's concert.

歌手(かしゅ) refers to a professional singer, especially in popular music genres.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 人気(にんき)歌手(かしゅ): popular singer
  • 有名(ゆうめい)歌手(かしゅ): famous singer
  • 演歌(えんか)歌手(かしゅ): enka singer
  • ポップ歌手(かしゅ): pop singer
  • ロック歌手(かしゅ): rock singer

RELATED TERMS:

  • 歌(うた)を歌(うた)う: to sing a song
  • 歌曲(かきょく): song (formal/classical)
  • アーティスト: artist (broader term)
  • ボーカル: vocalist (in a band)
  • シンガーソングライター: singer-songwriter

NOTE:
歌手(かしゅ) typically refers to solo singers. Band vocalists are often called ボーカル.

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Added 2026.1.10 17:42 · Revised 2026.2.4 10:50
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