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歌
song · to sing
N4On: かKun: うた、うたう
Memory Aid
The kanji 歌 depicts two mouths (口口) at the top, and a person with an open mouth (欠) at the bottom, suggesting people singing or a chorus.
'KA' — like 'KAraoke' where you sing many 'songs'.
Imagine two square mouths singing a duet, and a person below with a third open mouth, listening or joining in the song.
Vocabulary
歌うたsong
歌ううたうto sing
歌手かしゅsinger
歌声うたごえsinging voice
国歌こっかnational anthem
Example Sentences
この歌が好きです。
I like this song.
彼は上手に歌います。
He sings well.
私は歌手になりたいです。
I want to be a singer.
みんなで歌を歌いましょう。
Let's all sing a song.