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[うた(歌)]
uta
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[うた(唄)]
uta
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[うた(詩)]
uta
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English Meaning(s) for 歌

noun
  1. song (唄 is primarily used for shamisen songs)
  2. classical Japanese poetry (esp. tanka)
  3. modern poetry
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Definition and Synonyms for 歌

Verse Form a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
Synonyms: ポエム, 作歌, 御詠, 歌, 詠, 詠歌, 詩, 詩作, 詩編, 賦, 賦詠, 韻文
Rhyme a piece of poetry
Synonyms: バース, 歌, 詩, 詩句, 詩歌, 韻文
Song a short musical composition with words
Synonyms: くせ, くま, ソング, 唱歌, 曲, 楽曲, 歌, 歌唱, 歌曲, 歌謡, 歌謡曲, 禍
Ballad a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
Synonyms: バラッド, バラード, 歌, 譚歌
Poetry literature in metrical form
Synonyms: ポエジー, ポエトリー, 律文, 歌, 詠, 詩, 詩句, 詩歌, 賦, 韻文
Poetry any communication resembling poetry in beauty or the evocation of feeling
Synonyms: ポエジー, ポエトリー, 歌, 詩, 詩情, 詩歌, 詩趣

Meanings for each kanji in 歌

» song; sing

Categories 歌 is a member of

Literary Work imaginative or creative writing
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Verse Form a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
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Piece Of Music a musical work that has been created
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Song a short musical composition with words
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Expressive Style a way of expressing something (in language or art or music etc.) that is characteristic of a particular person or group of people or period
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Literary Genre a style of expressing yourself in writing
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Sample Sentences for 歌

Look at the girl who is now singing.
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This song sounds sad.
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The song appealed to young people.
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She sings well.
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I failed to recall the song's title.
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