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JLPT N5 Beginner

歌

Song, singing, or classical Japanese poetry.

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Other forms

歌う utau, verb "to sing"
唄 uta, often for traditional or folk songs
1 Noun

"Song" / "Singing"

Refers to a musical composition containing lyrics or the general skill of singing.

Example

彼女 は 歌 が とても 上手 です 。

She is very good at singing.

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2 Noun

"Classical Poem"

Designates traditional Japanese poetry forms, specifically tanka or waka.

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歌
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Song, singing, or classical Japanese poetry.
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