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歌を歌う

uta o utau
to sing a song

彼女は歌を歌うのが好きです

She likes to sing songs.


general

to sing a song or perform vocal music

彼は歌を歌いながらピアノを弾いた

He played the piano while singing a song.

This phrase is commonly used to describe the act of singing, often in a casual or informal context.

Collocations

歌を歌うto sing a song歌を歌うのが好きto like singing

Synonyms

歌う歌を歌う

Related Phrases

歌を歌うのが好きphrase
to like singing
歌を歌いながらphrase
while singing a song

Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used to describe someone's hobby or activity, such as singing in a choir or at a karaoke bar.

Word Origin

The phrase combines '歌' (uta, meaning 'song') and '歌う' (utau, meaning 'to sing'), forming a common expression for singing.

Usage Notes

This phrase is used in both formal and informal contexts, though it is more commonly heard in casual conversation.

Word Breakdown

歌
song
noun
+
を
object marker
particle
+
歌う
to sing
verb
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