Japanese dictionary
How to say "sing" in Japanese
歌ううたう · utau
To "sing" in Japanese is 歌う (utau). "Sing a song" is 歌を歌う (uta o utau).
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Ways to say "sing" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 歌ううたう · utau | To sing. |
| カラオケからおけ · karaoke | Karaoke. |
How to use it
Karaoke, カラオケ, came from Japan and means "empty orchestra."
Karaoke boxes have private rooms, so you only sing in front of your group.
Example sentences
- カラオケで歌いました。Karaoke de utaimashita.I sang at karaoke.
- 歌うのが好きです。Utau no ga suki desu.I like to sing.
- 一緒に歌いましょう。Issho ni utaimashō.Let's sing together.
- 日本の歌を歌えますか。Nihon no uta o utaemasu ka.Can you sing a Japanese song?
- 子どもたちが歌を歌っています。Kodomotachi ga uta o utatte imasu.The kids are singing a song.
- 人前で歌うのは恥ずかしいです。Hitomae de utau no wa hazukashii desu.Singing in front of people is embarrassing.
Kanji in this word
Questions
What does カラオケ mean?
カラオケ (karaoke) combines カラ (kara, empty) and オケ (oke, short for orchestra), "empty orchestra."
Do you have to sing at a karaoke party in Japan?
No one will force you, but joining for one song or singing along with the group is welcome.
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