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anthem in Japanese

anthem in Japanese is 国歌, 聖歌 — anthem means a formal, often patriotic or ceremonial song that represents a nation, group, or cause.

anthem in Japanese

国歌
noun
Pronounced: kokka
A choral or vocal composition, often with a religious or political lyric.
聖歌
noun
Pronounced: seika
A hymn of praise or loyalty.

What does "anthem" mean?

  1. noun A formal, often patriotic or ceremonial song that represents a nation, group, or cause.
    "The crowd stood as the national anthem played before the match."
  2. noun A solemn religious choral piece, often sung during a church service.
    "The choir performed an anthem written specially for the cathedral's anniversary."
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anthem in a sentence

  • The crowd stood as the national anthem played before the match.
  • The band's biggest hit became an anthem for a whole generation of fans.
  • The choir performed an anthem written specially for the cathedral's anniversary.

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What is "anthem" in Japanese?

"anthem" in Japanese is 国歌, 聖歌. anthem means: A formal, often patriotic or ceremonial song that represents a nation, group, or cause.

How do you pronounce 国歌?

"anthem" in Japanese is 国歌, pronounced "kokka".

How do you use "anthem" in a sentence?

Example: "The crowd stood as the national anthem played before the match." In Japanese, "anthem" is 国歌, 聖歌.

Are there other ways to say "anthem" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "anthem": 国歌, 聖歌.

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