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Description
Ballad - speech carried on a melody. The chanted songs of Noh and the old oral traditions.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'speech' (言) with 'sway' (䍃), depicting singing with melody in a swaying manner. The fundamental character for folk songs and ballads.
Symbolism
Symbolizes songs, traditional performing arts, and oral culture. Represents folk arts sung and passed down among people.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Singing a song
Component Breakdown
speech + 䍃
Words & Expressions
Words written with 謡
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 謡 mean in Japanese?
謡 means song, sing, ballad, noh chanting. Ballad - speech carried on a melody. The chanted songs of Noh and the old oral traditions.
How do you read 謡?
On'yomi: ヨウ (YOU). Kun'yomi: うた.い、うた.う (utai, utau).
How many strokes does 謡 have?
謡 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 謡 a good kanji for a tattoo?
謡 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means song, sing, ballad, noh chanting. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.