ジャズ
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Base noun form. Borrowed from English, written in katakana. Used to refer to the music genre, e.g., 『ジャズを聴く』 (jazu o kiku, 'to listen to jazz').
Theme
At a local café, User and their friend Ken discuss weekend plans and music preferences.
ジャズ
ジャズ
jazz
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Memory Hook
Imagine a jazz band playing in a 'jazz' club — the word sounds just like the English 'jazz'! 'Jazz' → ジャズ (jazu, 'jazz').
Cultural Note
Jazz is popular in Japan, with many jazz clubs and festivals, especially in cities like Tokyo and Osaka. Japanese jazz musicians are internationally recognized, and the genre is often enjoyed in live performances at 『ジャズ喫茶』 (jazu kissaten, 'jazz cafes').
Forms
Base: ジャズBase noun form. Borrowed from English, written in katakana. Used to refer to the music genre, e.g., 『ジャズを聴く』 (jazu o kiku, 'to listen to jazz').