Translation and Meaning of: 口ずさむ - kuchizusamu
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 口ずさむ (kuchizusamu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kuchizusamu
Kana: くちずさむ
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: Sing something; self
Meaning in English: to hum something;to sing to oneself
Definition: To hum songs or music without speaking out loud.
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Explanation and Etymology - (口ずさむ) kuchizusamu
The expression 「口ずさむ」 (kuchizusamu) has its roots in the kanji characters 「口」 meaning mouth, and 「囁」 (sashi) which conveys the idea of murmuring or whispering, but in this case, the correct spelling is 「口ずさむ」, where the part "ずさむ" does not have a specific kanji and derives from the Japanese verb for murmuring in a soft tone or humming. The use of the expression refers to "humming" or "murmuring" a melody or song, often in a casual manner or while being distracted.
Historically, the act of "kuchizusamu" has always been associated with passing the time or calming the mind. In various cultures, this practice is an intuitive way to relax or have fun during routine tasks. In the Japanese context, this practice is common in both private and public spaces, although done subtly to avoid drawing unnecessary attention. The flexibility of the Japanese language allows the expression to be used in various situations, reinforcing its role in moments of introspection or lightness.
Some cultural elements can influence what people tend to "kuchizusamu". In Japan, it is common for someone to hum popular songs, anime themes, or even traditional melodies. This habit is often adopted as a form of relaxation and personal expression. Although many people engage in this without fully realizing it, there is an intrinsic pleasure in reconnecting with familiar songs through this act. Moreover, "kuchizusamu" highlights an aspect of Japanese daily life that values small subtle and ritualistic actions as forms of expression and well-being.
Verbal conjugation of 口ずさむ
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 口ずさむ (kuchizusamu)
- 口ずさむ - Dictionary Form
- 口ずさめる - Potential
- 口ずさもう - Volitional
- 口ずさませる - Causative
- 口ずさまれる - Passive
Synonyms and similar words
- 歌う (Utau) - Sing
- ハミングする (Hamingu suru) - Make h humming, to hum
- つぶやく (Tsubuyaku) - Murmuar, whisper
- ひそひそ話す (Hisohiso hanasu) - Speak in whispers
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: くちずさむ kuchizusamu
How to Write in Japanese - (口ずさむ) kuchizusamu
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (口ずさむ) kuchizusamu:
Example Sentences - (口ずさむ) kuchizusamu
Below are some example sentences:
Watashi wa itsumo kuchizusamu uta ga arimasu
I always have a song that I sing.
I always have a song to hum.
- 私 (watashi) - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case, "I"
- いつも (itsumo) - Japanese adverb meaning "always"
- 口ずさむ (kuchizusamu) - Japanese verb that means "to hum"
- 歌 (uta) - Japanese noun meaning "song"
- が (ga) - Japanese particle that marks the subject of the sentence, in this case, "song".
- あります (arimasu) - Japanese verb that means "exist", in this case, "exists"
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