Japanese

おんがく
Meaning: music
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

音
楽

Example sentences

I like listening to music while reading.
音楽を聞くのが好きだ
I like listening to music.
音楽が好きだ
I like music.
どんな音楽が好きですか
What kind of music do you like?
彼の音楽は60年代のロックに影響を受けている。
His music is influenced by the rock of the 60s.
彼は音楽の才能に恵まれている。
He is blessed with a talent for music.
静かな部屋で音楽を聴くのが幸せだ。
It is happiness to listen to music in a quiet room.
彼は音楽に対して並々ならぬ情熱を傾けている。
He devotes extraordinary passion to music.
音楽は私たちの心を癒してくれる。
Music heals our hearts.
美しい音楽にうっとりと聞き惚れた。
I was spellbound listening to the beautiful music.

Usage Notes

A general term for art consisting of sound.

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