歌う
うたう
utau
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 5 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

歌う (うたう (utau)) means "to sing". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

to sing

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Example Sentences

まいにち、歌います。

まいにち、うたいます。

I like to sing.

私は歌います。

わたしはうたいます。

I can sing.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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