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長唄

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 長唄

がうた
Noun
Freq #72030
1

long epic song with shamisen accompaniment (developed in Edo in the early 17th century)

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 12
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

long
leader
superior
senior

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なが.い
おさ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おしゃ
たかし
たけ
ひさ
10 strokes
Frequency: 2051
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

song
ballad

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
バイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うた
うた.う
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