長唄
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 長唄
1
long epic song with shamisen accompaniment (developed in Edo in the early 17th century)
Kanji in this Word
長
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
おしゃ
たかし
たけ
な
は
ひさ
唄
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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