Meaning

Primary

Tune

Alternatives

Piece Of Music, Song, Melody

Word Type

counter, independent noun, in compounds

Explanation

This almost shares the meaning with the kanji. It's essentially the same thing, though when it's alone it refers to a specific piece of music (aka a tune).

Reading

きょく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji as well, so you should be able to read it.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 曲を作る

    to compose a song

    曲をきく

    to listen to a song

    曲をうたう

    to sing a song

Context Sentences

この曲はアメリカで人気です。

This song is popular in the United States.

おすすめの曲はありますか?

Do you have any recommended songs?

このロックバンド、曲じゃなくて見た目がいいんですよ。

What's great about this rock band is not their music, but their looks.

Kanji Composition