Mnemonic
A street performer opens her mouth and belts out a haunting folk song so achingly beautiful that listeners hurl money at her feet. Coins rain down, but she doesn't stop—her mouth keeps pouring out melody, turning every last bit of money into pure, raw emotion.
Additional thoughts
Picture a shamisen player on a lantern-lit street, mouth wide open, coins glittering at her sandals. Mouth + Money = traditional Japanese Song.Quick recall
Open your mouth, earn money—that's the power of a folk song.Details
The keyword for 唄 is song. This kanji refers to a song, particularly in the context of traditional Japanese music or folk songs. It carries a more colloquial and distinctly Japanese nuance compared to the more formal character 歌, and is often associated with popular ballads, shamisen-accompanied pieces, or regional folk melodies. The character conveys the intimate, expressive quality of singing that is deeply rooted in Japanese cultural tradition.
- On'yomi
- ばい
- Kun'yomi
- うた、うた.う