1.
folk song; traditional song
Traditional songs passed down through generations, often associated with specific regions or work activities.
各地には独自の民謡がある。
Each region has its own folk songs.
祭りで民謡を歌った。
We sang folk songs at the festival.
ソーラン節は有名な民謡だ。
Soran-bushi is a famous folk song.
FAMOUS JAPANESE FOLK SONGS:
- ソーラン節 (北海道)
- 花笠音頭 (山形)
- 炭坑節 (福岡)
- 阿波おどり (徳島)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 民謡を歌う (to sing folk songs)
- 民謡を踊る (to dance to folk songs)
- 民謡大会 (folk song competition)
- 民謡酒場 (folk song bar)
- 郷土民謡 (local folk songs)
TYPES:
- 労働歌 (work songs)
- 盆踊り (Bon dance songs)
- 子守唄 (lullabies)
Related Words
Contrast:
演歌 (enka)