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nursery rhyme in Japanese

nursery rhyme in Japanese is 童謡, 童歌.

nursery rhyme in Japanese

童謡

noun

Pronounced: dōyō

A short poem or song for children, mostly anonymous or handed down by folklore

童歌

noun

Pronounced: warabeuta

A short poem or song for children, mostly anonymous or handed down by folklore

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "nursery rhyme" in Japanese?

"nursery rhyme" in Japanese is 童謡, 童歌.

How do you pronounce 童謡?

"nursery rhyme" in Japanese is 童謡, pronounced "dōyō".

Are there other ways to say "nursery rhyme" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "nursery rhyme": 童謡, 童歌.

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