(みんよう)

みんよう
noun
folk song
1. folk song; traditional song
Traditional songs passed down through generations, often associated with specific regions or work activities.
Each region has its own folk songs.
(まつ)民謡(みんよう)(うた)った
We sang folk songs at the festival.
ソーラン(ぶし)有名(ゆうめい)民謡(みんよう)だ。
Soran-bushi is a famous folk song.
Folk songs reflect the daily life and culture of their region.
During the Bon dance, everyone danced together to the local folk songs.

Cultural note

Common collocations

Types

  • 労働歌(ろうどうか) (work songs)
  • 盆踊(ぼんおど) (Bon dance songs)
  • 子守唄(こもりうた) (lullabies)