カラオケ
からおけ
noun
karaoke
1.
karaoke
A form of entertainment where people sing along to recorded music using a microphone, with lyrics displayed on a screen. Also refers to karaoke establishments.
友達とカラオケに行った。
I went to karaoke with friends.
カラオケで何を歌う？
What will you sing at karaoke?
彼はカラオケが上手だ。
He is good at karaoke.
The word カラオケ comes from 空 (empty) + オーケストラ (orchestra), meaning "empty orchestra" - music without the vocal track.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- カラオケに行く (to go to karaoke)
- カラオケで歌う (to sing at karaoke)
- カラオケボックス (karaoke booth/room)
- 一人カラオケ/ヒトカラ (solo karaoke)
CULTURAL NOTES:
- Karaoke originated in Japan in the 1970s and has become a major entertainment industry worldwide.
- Japanese karaoke establishments typically have private rooms (カラオケボックス) rather than public stages.