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歌詞を書く

utakotowo kaku
verb phrase★Intermediate— write lyrics
general

To compose or write the lyrics (words) of a song

彼女は毎日歌詞を書く時間を取っている

She sets aside time every day to write lyrics

この曲の歌詞を書いたのは有名な作詞家です

The lyrics for this song were written by a famous lyricist

💡

This phrase specifically refers to the process of creating the textual content of a song, distinct from composing the melody.

Collocations

歌詞を書くwrite lyrics歌詞を考えるthink about lyrics歌詞を直すrevise lyrics

Synonyms

作詞する歌詞を作る

Related Phrases

歌詞を詠むphrase
to recite lyrics
歌詞を覚えるphrase
to memorize lyrics

💡Pro Tip

Common Mistake

Avoid confusing 歌詞を書く with 曲を書く (to compose music).

📖Word Origin

Combination of 歌詞 (lyrics) and 書く (to write)

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used by musicians, lyricists, and songwriters. It can refer to both professional and amateur lyric writing.

Word Breakdown

歌詞
lyrics
noun
+
を
object particle
particle
+
書く
to write
verb
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