NichiDict

音頭

おんど
[ondo]

Meanings

1.Noun

lead (in a cheer, toast, song, etc.); (someone's) lead

2.Noun

folk song and dance performed by a group

3.Noun

leader of a group of wind instruments (in gagaku)

Examples

乾杯の音頭を取ってください。

Please lead the toast.

彼が盆踊りの音頭を取った。

He led the Bon dance.

新企画の音頭を取る人が要る。

We need someone to take the lead on the new project.