Translation and Meaning of: 歌う - utau

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 歌う (utau) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: utau

Kana: うたう

Type: verb

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歌う

Translation / Meaning: sing

Meaning in English: to sing

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (歌う) utau

歌う is a Japanese word that means "to sing". Its etymology dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the word was written as "utau" in different kanji. The first kanji, "歌", means "song" or "poem", while the second, "う", is a hiragana that represents the sound of the vowel "u". Together, they form the verb "to sing". The word is used in various contexts, such as in music, karaoke, theatrical performances, and in everyday situations.

How to Write in Japanese - (歌う) utau

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Verbal conjugation of 歌う

See below a small list of verb conjugations: 歌う (utau)

  • 歌う - Base form
  • 歌います - Polite form
  • 歌え - Imperative form
  • 歌っている - Continuous form
  • 歌われる - passive form

Synonyms and Similar - (歌う) utau

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

歌唱する; 唄う; 歌を歌う; 歌声を上げる; 歌い上げる

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Words containing: 歌う

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Words with the same pronunciation: うたう utau

Example Sentences - (歌う) utau

Below are some example sentences:

歌を歌うことは私の生きる喜びです。

Uta wo utau koto wa watashi no ikiru yorokobi desu

Singing is the joy of my life.

Singing a song is my joy in life.

  • 歌を歌うこと (uta wo utau koto) - sing a song
  • は (wa) - topic particle
  • 私の (watashi no) - mine
  • 生きる (ikiru) - to live
  • 喜び (yorokobi) - joy
  • です (desu) - verb to be/estar

私は毎日歌うことが好きです。

Watashi wa mainichi utau koto ga suki desu

I like to sing every day.

  • 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
  • は (wa) - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
  • 毎日 (mainichi) - adverb meaning "every day"
  • 歌う (utau) - "cantar" significa "sing" em inglês.
  • こと (koto) - noun meaning "thing"
  • が (ga) - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
  • 好き (suki) - adjective meaning "to like"
  • です (desu) - linking verb that indicates the formality of the sentence

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Other words of the same type: verb

See other words from our dictionary that are also: verb

堪える

Kana: こたえる

Romaji: kotaeru

Translation / Meaning:

to support; to hold on; resist; tolerate; to sustain; face; be suitable for; be equal to

責める

Kana: せめる

Romaji: semeru

Translation / Meaning:

condemn; to blame; criticize

掛ける

Kana: かける

Romaji: kakeru

Translation / Meaning:

1. dress; to place; to hang; start to; to cover; multiply; turn on (a switch); play (a disk); pour (water); 2. sit down; 3. make a phone call.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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