Being able to talk about music is a great way to start a conversation with a native Japanese speaker – after all, music is a universal language!
Perhaps you’re traveling in Japan and you want to buy some local music – how would you ask for what you want in Japanese?
After this free lesson you'll be a master at talking about music in Japanese!
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Talking about music in Japanese
Don-na ongaku ga suki desu ka?
What kind of music do you like?
Dono kashu ga suki desu ka?
Who is your favorite singer?
わたし の すきな バンド は "ビートルズ" です
Watashi no sukina bando wa "bītoruzu" desu
My favorite band is "The Beatles".
Nanika gakki o hiki masu ka?
Do you play any instruments?
Here are some popular music genres that you might be a fan of:
If you are looking for music in a shop, these phrases will come in handy:
Kono CD wa ikura desu ka?
How much is this CD please?
Kurashikku on gaku wa arimasu ka?
Do you stock classical music?
ジャック・ジョンソンの音楽を探しているのですが、ありますか?
ジャック ジョンソン の おんがく を さがして いる の です が、 ありますか?
Jakku Jonson no ongaku o sagashite iru no desu ga, arimasu ka?
I am looking for music by Jack Johnson, do you have any?
なにか おすすめ の おんがく は あります か?
Nanika osusume no ongaku wa arimasu ka ?
Can you recommend some music for me?
Finally, here are some useful words when listening to music at home, in the car or at a concert.
Kare wa kireina koe o shite iru
He has a beautiful voice.
Kono kyoku ga sugoku suki desu
Kono kyoku wa suki desu ka?
Now you're ready to meet fellow music fans and find your music fix in Japan!
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