Akita Kenminka
Akita kenminka (秋田県民歌; lit-The Akita Citizens Song) is the official song for Akita Prefecture. The kenminka is commonly song before the games of Akita's professional sports teams, and it is also played at the end of each day at all governmental offices. The song was first composed and sung in 1930.
Lyrics
Kana | Kanji | Translation |
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秀麗無比なる鳥海山よ |
The unparalleled might and beauty of Mt. Chokai. | |
廻らす山山霊気をこめて | ||
篤胤信淵巨人の訓 | ||
民俗勝れて質実剛毅 |
※The third and fourth verses are commonly left unsung.
See also
- School songs.
- Sheet music.
- http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/秋田県民歌. Wikipedia article (Japanese).