音楽
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Base noun form. Refers to music in general, including genres, performances, or the art form itself. No conjugation needed.
Theme
User and their coworker Akira are chatting during a break at the office, discussing their hobbies and weekend plans.
音楽
おんがく
music
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Think of 'on' (as in turning on a radio) and 'gaku' sounds like 'rock'. 'On-gaku' — turn on the rock music! 'On-gaku' → 音楽 (ongaku, 'music').
Cultural Note
Music is deeply integrated into Japanese culture, from traditional instruments like 『三味線』 (shamisen, 'three-stringed instrument') to modern J-pop and anime soundtracks. Music festivals and karaoke are popular social activities.
Forms
Base: 音楽Base noun form. Refers to music in general, including genres, performances, or the art form itself. No conjugation needed.