kumbaya

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˌkum.baɪˈjɑ/

Noun

The title of the etymological folk song, used with varying degrees of sincerity or sarcasm to refer to the song's evocations of spiritual unity and interpersonal harmony.

Japanese Meaning

霊的な一体感や相互の和合を呼び起こす民謡のタイトルとして、賛美または皮肉の意を込めて使われる表現。 / 精神的統一や人間間の調和を象徴する歌に関連し、真摯さや皮肉さを伴って言及される言葉。

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When the committee started talking about collaboration, someone sarcastically suggested kumbaya, and the meeting shifted into awkward, forced smiles.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

委員会が協力について話し始めると、誰かが皮肉を込めてフォークソング『来てください』を持ち出し、会議は居心地の悪いぎこちない笑顔に包まれた。

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The title of the etymological folk song, used with varying degrees of sincerity or sarcasm to refer to the song's evocations of spiritual unity and interpersonal harmony.

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