How to say "jazz" in Japanese

• ジャズJLPT N1approx.Common
  nounThe common word for jazz as a music genre — improvised, swing-based music. It fits any context, from talking about records and concerts to musicians and clubs.
  ジャズが使つかう音符おんぷは、バッハが使つかったのと同おなじだ↗

  Jazz uses the same notes that Bach used.
• ズージャー
  nounA slangy, less common way of referring to jazz, heard in casual talk among jazz enthusiasts. For learners it is seldom the word you want; ジャズ is the safe choice.

Use 「ジャズ」 for the music genre in virtually any context; 「ズージャー」 is a less common slang variant that you may encounter in casual jazz talk but will seldom need it yourself.

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• ジャズjazz
• ズージャーjazz