歌う

歌う

うたう

To sing

N5verb·utau

How to remember it

The kanji 歌 pairs 'mouth' 口 with the melody of 'u-ta' — open your mouth and sing.

Example sentences

  • 私は毎日歌います。

    わたしはまいにちうたいます。

    I sing every day.

  • 彼は上手に歌います。

    かれはじょうずにうたいます。

    He sings well.

Usage

Transitive verb; takes the object particle を for what is sung.

Related words

音楽歌手

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