Translation of Japanese word "歌手" to English
歌手
かしゅ
[kashu]
IPA: /kashu/
Meaning
NounA person who sings, often professionally.
How to use
歌手 (kashu) — 'singer / vocalist'. 人気歌手 — popular singer. 演歌歌手 — Enka singer.
🇬🇧 English
singer
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 歌手
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かしゅ
Romaji Transcription: kashu
Example Sentences
歌手はステージで歌いました。
かしゅはすてーじでうたいました。
The singer sang on the stage.
歌手のコンサートに行きます。
かしゅのこんさーとにいきます。
I'm going to the singer's concert.
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Common phrases
- プロの歌手— professional singer
- 歌手デビュー— singer debut
- 大好きな歌手— favorite singer
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Frequency rank: #470 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "歌手" mean?▼
The Japanese word "歌手" means "singer" in English.
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The word "歌手" is read as "かしゅ" (kashu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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