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
L: jlpt-n5
Translation / Meaning: sing
Meaning in English: to sing
Table of Content
- 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
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (歌う) utau:
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
Words containing: 歌う
See also other related words from our dictionary:
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
Phrase Generator
Generate new sentences with the word 歌う Using our Artificial Intelligence phrase generator. You can still choose new words to appear alongside the phrase.
Other words of the same type: verb
See other words from our dictionary that are also: verb
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "sing" é "(歌う) utau". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.