本歌 ほんか取 どり

honka dori

1. Not main verse.; Not taking the lead verse.

1. Was a main melody singer.; Used to take the lead vocal part.

1. Taking from original songs; Borrowing from classic poetry

1. Taking the main melody; Stealing the show (figuratively)

1. It's not my main song.; I'm not the lead singer.

1. It's not the main song.; I'm not taking the lead.

1. Was taking the main melody.; Was taking the lead vocal.

1. Taking the main melody.; Being the lead singer.

1. I am not a main vocalist.; I don't sing lead.

1. Wasn't taking the main melody.; Didn't steal the show.

1. Probably the main song.; Likely to win.

1. Was not the main song.; Was not the lead singer.

1. Wasn't the main song.; Didn't take the lead.

1. Probably the main song.; Likely to win.

1. Was not the lead singer.; Was not the main vocalist.

1. If it were the original song…; If it had been the original song…

1. If it were the original song; If one were to take the original song

1. If/when taking the main melody:; If/when appropriating the main song