Quick answer
歌 is the kanji for "Song". A common reading is うた (uta). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Song
Also : to sing
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
14 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 歌 represents 'SONG'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of song.
On-reading: か — remember this sound by associating it with song. Kun-reading: うた.
Example Sentences
日本語の歌を覚えました。
にほんごのうたをおぼえました。
I memorized a Japanese song.
カラオケで好きな歌をたくさん歌いました。
からおけですきなうたをたくさんうたいました。
I sang many of my favorite songs at karaoke.
Vocabulary using 歌
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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