囃子・囃|はやしhayashi[3]odaka (tail-high)

Common

Which spelling to use

囃子囃子 is the most common written form and the recommended choice for learners; use it when referring to accompaniment for traditional performances such as noh or kabuki.

囃囃 is a rarely used form written entirely in kanji; learners will seldom encounter it, so use 囃子 instead.

Definitions

noun, musicaccompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.); orchestra; band

Synonyms & antonyms

Choose 囃子 for music accompanying traditional Japanese performances such as noh and kabuki; the gloss also gives 'orchestra' and 'band' as further senses of the word.

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Japanese definitions

「はやす」の連用形れんようけい。
拍子ひょうしをとって気分きぶんを高揚こうようさせるために演奏えんそうする音楽おんがく。

Kanji in this word

囃子

English equivalents

orchestra

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