Song in Japanese 🇯🇵

うた info.

Tips to Remember the Japanese Word:
– The word "うた" (uta) sounds similar to "utah" in English, which might help you recall it.
– You can think of a singer as someone who "utters" a melody, playing on the similarity between "utter" and "uta."

Explanations:
– "うた" (uta) primarily means "song" or "poem" in Japanese.
– In classical Japanese, it also refers to Japanese poetry, specifically waka or tanka.

Other Words That Mean the Same Thing:
– 歌 (うた, uta): song
– 歌曲 (かきょく, kakyoku): song, typically implying a more formal or classical piece
– 詩 (し, shi): poem
– 短歌 (たんか, tanka): a form of traditional Japanese poetry
– 唄 (うた, uta): another kanji for "song," often used in a more folk or traditional context

Alternate Meanings Like Slang:
– There aren't significant slang meanings for うた, but in poetry or literary discussions, it can specifically refer to Japanese classical poetry (waka, tanka).

Examples of Sentences:
1. 私は日本のうたが大好きです。
Romanized: Watashi wa Nihon no uta ga daisuki desu.
Translation: I love Japanese songs.

2. 彼女は美しい声でうたをうたいます。
Romanized: Kanojo wa utsukushii koe de uta o utaimasu.
Translation: She sings songs with a beautiful voice.

3. このうたを覚えていますか？
Romanized: Kono uta o oboeteimasu ka?
Translation: Do you remember this song?

4. 昨日、新しいうたを作りました。
Romanized: Kinou, atarashii uta o tsukurimaa.
Translation: Yesterday, I made a new song.

5. 子供たちはみんなでうたを歌いました。
Romanized: Kodomotachi wa minna de uta o utaimaa.
Translation: The children all sang songs together.

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