KANJI
奏
perform music
play instrument, report to emperor, accomplish
Kun'yomi
かなで
On'yomi
そう
Example sentences
オーケストラが荘厳な調べを奏で、聴衆は息を呑んだ。
The orchestra performed a magnificent melody, and the audience held their breath.
彼のピアノが奏でる繊細な音色は、聴く者の心を深く揺さぶった。
The delicate timbre played by his piano deeply stirred the hearts of the listeners.
長年の研究が実を結び、ついに彼は世界的発見を奏した。
Years of research bore fruit, and he finally achieved a global discovery.
Practice exercises
1
奏
Answer
そうかなで
2
奏
Answer
perform musicplay (an instrument)report (to a superior/emperor)
3
演奏
musical performance
Answer
えんそう
4
演奏会
concert; recital
Answer
えんそうかい
5
奏でる
to play (music, an instrument)
Answer
かなでる
6
独奏
solo performance
Answer
どくそう