Japanese

みんよう
Meaning: folk song; traditional ballad
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

民
謡

Example sentences

There are many beautiful folk songs passed down from ancient times in this region.
彼女は三味線に合わせて民謡を唄った。
She sang a folk song accompanied by a shamisen.
この民謡には独特の節がある。
This folk song has a unique melody.
故郷の民謡を聞くと、胡馬北風の念にかられ、遠く離れた実家が恋しくなった。
Hearing the folk songs of my hometown filled me with a sense of 'Koba-hokufu', and I began to miss my distant home.

Usage Notes

Refers to traditional songs created and passed down by common people within a community.

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