洋楽(ようがく)

ようがく
noun
Western music
musicculture
1. Western music
Music from Western countries, especially pop, rock, and other popular genres from the English-speaking world. Used in contrast to 邦楽(ほうがく) (Japanese music).
洋楽(ようがく)をよく聴(き)く。
I often listen to Western music.
高校生(こうこうせい)のころ洋楽(ようがく)にはまった。
I got hooked on Western music when I was in high school.
この番組(ばんぐみ)では最新(さいしん)の洋楽(ようがく)ヒットチャートを紹介(しょうかい)しています。
This program introduces the latest Western music hit charts.

Usage

Used broadly to refer to music from Western countries, particularly English-language popular music. The term pairs with 邦楽(ほうがく) (Japanese music) as a basic categorization in music shops, streaming services, and media.

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Related Words

Antonym: 邦楽(ほうがく) (Japanese music)
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Added 2026.3.22 19:41 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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