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  4. 上手な歌

上手な歌

jōzu na uta
a skillfully sung song

彼女は上手な歌を歌いました。

She sang a skillfully sung song.


general

A song that is sung skillfully or beautifully, often referring to a performance that demonstrates technical proficiency or emotional expression.

あの歌手は上手な歌を披露しました。

That singer showcased a skillfully sung song.

上手な歌を聴くと、心が温まります。

Listening to a skillfully sung song warms the heart.

The phrase emphasizes the quality of the singing rather than the song itself.

Collocations

上手な歌を歌うto sing a skillfully sung song上手な歌を聴くto listen to a skillfully sung song

Synonyms

技巧的な歌美しい歌

Antonyms

下手な歌

Related Phrases

上手な演奏phrase
a skillful performance
上手なダンスphrase
a skillful dance

Pro Tip

Usage Context

This phrase is commonly used in contexts where the quality of the singing is being highlighted, such as in reviews or compliments.

Gold Rule

Complementary Phrasing

When describing a skillful performance, it's common to pair this phrase with verbs like '歌う' (to sing) or '披露する' (to showcase).

Word Origin

Composed of 上手 (jōzu, meaning 'skillful' or 'proficient') and 歌 (uta, meaning 'song').

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used to praise a singer's performance or to describe a song that is particularly well-executed.

Word Breakdown

上手
skillful, proficient
adjective
+
な
connecting particle
particle
+
歌
song
noun
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