歌詞
kashi
lyrics
この歌の歌詞はとても美しいです。
The lyrics of this song are very beautiful.
general
The words of a song, typically written to be sung to music.
彼は自分の歌詞を書くのが得意です。
He is good at writing his own lyrics.
In Japanese, '歌詞' refers specifically to the words of a song, not the music itself.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Lyric Sheets
In Japan, '歌詞カード' (lyric sheets) are often sold separately from music CDs.
Word Origin
From '歌' (song) + '詞' (words).
Usage Notes
In Japanese, '歌詞' is distinct from '歌' (song) and '音楽' (music), as it refers only to the textual component.
Word Breakdown
歌
song
root詞
words
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