歌 (Uta) is a Japanese noun meaning “song, singing, classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka), modern poetry”.
Meanings
- nounsong; singingesp. 唄 for folk songs and shamisen songs
- nounclassical Japanese poem (esp. tanka)
- nounmodern poetry
Examples
彼が歌を歌った。
He sang a song.
彼女は歌がうまい。
She sings well.
全員で歌を合唱した。
They all sang in chorus.
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