Songs and gigs
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Talk about music you like and nights out singing or at shows.
Mix-ups Kyoku is a song you listen to; uta is a song as sung.
kyoku
song; piece of music; tune
The usual word for a song you listen to or play.
Uta is the song as sung, with words. Also counts songs: sankyoku = three songs.
kono kyoku, suki nan da.
I love this song.
この曲、好きなんだ。
kono kyoku, suki nan desu.
I really like this song.
この曲、好きなんです。
Written 曲 · きょくRank #2119 in 3,030 TV dramas
raibu
gig; concert; live show
Used for any pop or rock show, big or small; konsaato sounds more formal or classical.
raishuu, raibu iku n da.
I'm going to a gig next week.
来週、ライブ行くんだ。
raishuu, raibu ni iku n desu.
I'm going to a concert next week.
来週、ライブに行くんです。
Written ライブRank #3608 in 3,030 TV dramas
karaoke
karaoke
Usually a private room you rent by the hour with friends.
Said ka-ra-o-ke, four even beats, not 'carry-oh-key'.
kyou karaoke ikanai?
Want to go to karaoke today?
今日カラオケ行かない？
kyou karaoke ni ikimasen ka?
Would you like to go to karaoke today?
今日カラオケに行きませんか？
Written カラオケRank #3696 in 3,030 TV dramas