演歌

Traditional form:

演歌

Pinyin (reading):

yǎngē

Definitions:

• enka (Japanese genre of sentimental ballads)

Characters:

• 演 - to perform, to act, to put on a play
• 歌 - song, lyrics; to sing, to chant

Traditional characters:

• 演 - to perform, to act, to put on a play
• 歌 - song, lyrics; to sing, to chant