長唄

Reading

Kana: ながうた

Romaji: nagauta

Definition

noun

1

long epic song with shamisen accompaniment (developed in Edo in the early 17th century)

Kanji

長

Readings: チョウ、 なが.い、 おさ

Meanings: long, leader, superior, senior

唄

Readings: バイ、 うた、 うた.う

Meanings: song, ballad