🇯🇵 How to say

“to sing” in Japanese

歌ううたう
Illustration of "to sing" in a Japanese cultural setting
A woman stands on a small stage in a cozy cafe, holding a microphone as she sings a gentle ballad to a small, attentive …

Usage note

歌う is a common verb used for singing anything from a song in a concert to humming a tune. It's neutral and can be used in both casual and formal situations, just like 'to sing' in English.

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