Learn Kanji: 奏 · kyoubenkyou

奏

9 strokes

Frequency: 1067

JLPT N1

Grade 6

Meanings

play music

speak to a ruler

complete

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds

ソウ

Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words

かな.でる

Nanori — Specialized readings used in names

すすむ

Common Words

演奏

えんそう

～する Verb

Noun

Transitive

Freq #4864

musical performance

Examples

演奏は終わりかけていた。

The performance was almost over.

奏でる

かなでる

Ichidan verb

Freq #8715

Transitive verb

to play an instrument (esp. string instruments)

Examples

もしも、音楽が愛の糧であるならば、奏で続けよ。

If music be the food of love, play on.

Obsolete term; Intransitive verb

to dance

功を奏する

こうをそうする

効を奏する

Expression

Freq #16552

Suru verb - special class

to succeed; to bear fruit

Examples

レーガン大統領の税政策はまだ功を奏していない。

President Reagan's tax program has not worked.

奏

そう

Noun

Freq #18828

report to the emperor

吹奏楽部

すいそうがくぶ

Noun

Freq #26464

concert band (as a school activity); wind ensemble

伴奏

ばんそう

～する Verb

Noun

Intransitive

Freq #26855

Music

accompaniment

Examples

彼女は私にピアノの伴奏をしてくれた。

She accompanied me on the piano.

演奏会

えんそうかい

Noun

Freq #30558

Music

concert; recital

Examples

演奏会が始まろうとしている。

The concert is about to start.

奏者

そうしゃ

Noun

Freq #31328

instrumentalist; player

Examples

オーボエ奏者なんかは自分にあうリードを探すより作った方が速いと、自分で作ってしまう人もいる。

Heck, with oboe players there are those who, rather than search for a reed that suits them, find it faster to make their own.

奏上

そうじょう

～する Verb

Noun

Transitive

Freq #39966

report to the Emperor

合奏

がっそう

～する Verb

Noun

Transitive

Freq #42181

ensemble (e.g. orchestra, chamber group, etc.); concert

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