Melody in Japanese
"melody" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "melody". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
bend, music, melody, composition, pleasure, injustice, fault, curve, crooked, perverse, lean
Reading: kyoku
6 strokes · beautiful, nature
Where it comes from
Pictograph of curved shape.
What it carries
Curve, music, distortion. Represents bending.
Related kanji for "melody"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for melody?
The most common kanji for "melody" is 曲, read as kyoku. It means bend, music, melody. Related kanji: 節 (melody).
How many strokes does 曲 have?
曲 has 6 strokes.