How to say "anthem" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- nounCovers the common sense of 'anthem', especially a national anthem or an emblematic song of a group. A straightforward loanword, though less common than one might expect.
- 頌歌しょうかnounMeans a hymn of praise or carol — a song glorifying someone or something. It is a less common, literary word and is seldom the natural choice for a national anthem.
Use 「アンセム」 for a national or representative anthem; use 頌歌 for a hymn of praise or celebratory song, though both are relatively uncommon words in everyday Japanese.
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