Meaning

Primary

Lullaby

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A song you sing to protect your child while they sleep is called a lullaby.

Reading

こもりうた
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings for this word are all kun'yomi readings. You haven't learned this reading for yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you:

When you finish singing a lullaby to your child they always ask for more (もり). It doesn't matter how many you sing, they always want at least one more before they will fall asleep.

Context

Context Sentences

クリステンの子守歌は、プロのいきに達している。

Kristen's lullaby has reached the professional level.

アメリカで一番有名な子守歌は何ですか?

What's the most popular lullaby in America?

子供の頃に歌ってもらった子守歌なんです。

It's a lullaby that was sung for me when I was little.

Kanji Composition