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へたな歌を歌う
heta na uta o utau
to sing poorly
彼はへたな歌を歌ってみんなを笑わせた
He sang poorly and made everyone laugh
informal
To sing in a poor or unskilled manner, often humorously or self-deprecatingly
子供の頃、へたな歌を歌って家族を楽しませた
As a child, I sang poorly to amuse my family
彼はへたな歌を歌いながらピアノを弾いた
He played the piano while singing poorly
This phrase is often used in a lighthearted or humorous context, not necessarily as a criticism
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Tone awareness
This phrase is usually used in a lighthearted context, not as a serious criticism
Gold Rule
Usage context
Use this phrase when describing someone singing in a noticeably unskilled way, often with humor
Word Origin
Combination of へたな (poor/awkward) + 歌 (song) + 歌う (to sing)
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to describe someone singing in a way that's intentionally or unintentionally bad, often with a humorous or self-deprecating tone. It's not typically used as a serious criticism.
Word Breakdown
へたな
poor, unskilled
adjective歌
song
noun歌う
to sing
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