Meaning

Primary

Singer

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Remember how can sometimes mean “doer”? What do you think a song doer is? A singer, of course

Reading

かしゅ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The readings are on'yomi readings. You've learned them both already (you learned 's on'yomi reading with word 投手), so you should be able to read this like a singer sings with a bunch of cashews かしゅ in their mouth. FAST AND LOUD!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 歌手の歌

    singer's song

    歌手のコンサート

    singer's concert

    歌手の名前

    singer's name

Context Sentences

会社をやめて、今すぐ歌手になりたい。

I want to quit the company and become a singer right now.

レストランには日本人のピアニストと歌手がいました。

There was a Japanese pianist and singer at the restaurant.

シンディ・ローパーはニューヨーク出身の有名な歌手です。

Cindy Lauper is a famous singer from New York.

Kanji Composition