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歌う
utau
to sing
彼女は美しく歌う
She sings beautifully.
general
To produce musical sounds with the voice; to vocalize a melody or song.
彼はカラオケで歌うのが好きだ
He enjoys singing at karaoke.
子供たちは学校の集会で歌う
The children sing at the school assembly.
The verb '歌う' is intransitive and typically refers to singing songs or melodies. It can be used for both professional and casual singing.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'歌う' is commonly used in everyday language to describe singing, whether professionally or casually.
Gold Rule
Intransitive Verb
'歌う' is an intransitive verb and does not take a direct object. To specify what is being sung, use '歌を歌う' (to sing a song).
Word Origin
Derived from the noun '歌' (uta, meaning 'song') with the verb suffix '-う' (indicating action).
Usage Notes
While '歌う' is the standard verb for singing, '唄う' (utau) is a more casual or poetic alternative. '歌唱する' (kashō suru) is more formal and often used in professional contexts.
Word Breakdown
歌
song
rootう
action suffix
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