民謡

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Spelling: 民謡. Reading: みんよう. Core meaning: folk song.
• Basic usage: Representative examples: 祖母から故郷の民謡を教わった / 祭りの舞台で若者たちが民謡を歌った.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A locally transmitted song
  • 民謡 is a traditional song transmitted through the life and events of a local community. A song is not a folk song merely because it is popular with the public.