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Definition and meaning of 歌う - うたう in Japanese

うたう歌う
utau

N4

1.to sing

godan ~う verb / transitive

日本語の歌を歌います。
I sing Japanese songs.
うたう歌う
utau

N4

1.perform vocal music with melody.

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb

彼女は毎日歌う。
She sings every day.
彼は上手に歌う。
He sings well.
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2.sing or recite poetry expressing emotions.

Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

彼は愛を歌う詩を作りました。
He created a poem singing of love.
彼女は美しさを歌う歌を歌いました。
She sang a song singing of beauty.
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WORD OF THE DAY

はなび

花火

hanabi

definition
歌う うたう
歌う うたう

WORD OF THE DAY

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