ボーカリスト

Japanese edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From English vocalist.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): [bo̞ːka̠ɾʲisɨᵝto̞]

Noun edit

ボーカリスト (bōkarisuto

  1. vocalist

Usage notes edit

This and シンガー (shingā) usually used for singers of contemporary music like J-pop. For classical music, 歌手(かしゅ) (kashu) is more common.

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