Meaning

Primary

Japanese Court Music

Alternative

Gagaku

Word Type

noun

Explanation

It's so elegant and so comforting. This is Japanese court music, and it's what fancy court people listened to in Japan back in the day. You can also call it gagaku if you'd like.

Reading

ががく
  • 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

雅楽の演奏会の後は、何をしましょうか。

What should we do after the Japanese court music concert?

Kanji Composition