Meaning

Primary

Melody

Alternative

Tune

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

If you follow the law of rotation while you play music you'll end up with a lovely melody. If you don't, you'll miss all the cues on beat that rotation gives you and it will sound like crap.

Reading

せんりつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

あの家からは、いつも美しいピアノの旋律が聞こえていました。

I could always hear the melody of a beautiful piano from that house.

Kanji Composition