歌謡
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Base noun form. Refers to a song or ballad, often used in contexts like traditional or popular music.
Theme
User and their coworker Ken are at a karaoke bar after work, talking about their favorite types of music and songs.
歌謡
かよう
song / ballad
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Think of 'kayou' as a 'coy' song that tells a story — like a ballad. 'Coy' song → 歌謡 (kayou, 'song / Ballad').
Cultural Note
『歌謡』 (kayou, 'song / Ballad') often refers to traditional or popular Japanese songs, including 『歌謡曲』 (kayoukyoku, 'Japanese pop songs') that were popular in the mid-20th century. It's a key term in Japanese music culture.
Forms
Base: 歌謡Base noun form. Refers to a song or ballad, often used in contexts like traditional or popular music.