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folk song in Japanese

folk song in Japanese is フォークソング, 歌謡, 民謡.

folk song in Japanese

フォークソング
noun
Pronounced: fōkusongu
(music) A song, in any folk style, originating among ordinary people, usually non-professional musicians, and handed down by oral tradition.
歌謡
noun
Pronounced: kayō
(music) A song, in any folk style, originating among ordinary people, usually non-professional musicians, and handed down by oral tradition.
民謡
noun
Pronounced: min'yō
(music) A song, in any folk style, originating among ordinary people, usually non-professional musicians, and handed down by oral tradition.
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What is "folk song" in Japanese?

"folk song" in Japanese is フォークソング, 歌謡, 民謡.

How do you pronounce フォークソング?

"folk song" in Japanese is フォークソング, pronounced "fōkusongu".

Are there other ways to say "folk song" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "folk song": フォークソング, 歌謡, 民謡.

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