ζ
JLPT N4
Song, sing
Readings
Onβyomi: γ« (ka)
Kunβyomi: γγ, γγ(γ) (uta, uta(u))
β’ γγ (uta) β song
β’ γγοΌγοΌ(utau) β to sing
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ζ
γγ
song
ζγ
γγγ
sing
ζζ
γγγ
singer
ε½ζ
γγ£γ
national anthem
ζθ©
γγ
lyrics
Example Sentences
ζγζγγΎγγ
γγ γ γγγγΎγγ
I sing a song.
γ«γ©γͺγ±γ§ζγγΎγγ
γγγγ γ§ γγγγΎγγ
I sing at karaoke.
ε½Όγ―ζζγ§γγ
γγ γ― γγγ
γ§γγ
He is a singer.
ε½ζγζγγΎγγ
γγ£γ γ γγγγΎγγ
We sing the national anthem.
ζθ©γθ¦γγΎγγ
γγ γ γγΌγγΎγγ
I memorize the lyrics.
Cultural Note
π€ ζ (uta) holds a special place in Japanese culture β itβs not just about singing, but expressing emotion and beauty through words.
β’ ε€δ»£ζ₯ζ¬ (Ancient Japan): Poetry and music were unified under the word γγ β seen in classics like δΈθι (ManyΕshΕ«), Japanβs oldest poetry anthology.
β’ Modern Japan: Singing remains a joyful, everyday activity β from γ«γ©γͺγ± (karaoke) to school songs, national events, and pop culture.
β’ The Japanese view ζ as a bridge between heart and words β expressing emotions that canβt be spoken directly.
β’ ε€δ»£ζ₯ζ¬ (Ancient Japan): Poetry and music were unified under the word γγ β seen in classics like δΈθι (ManyΕshΕ«), Japanβs oldest poetry anthology.
β’ Modern Japan: Singing remains a joyful, everyday activity β from γ«γ©γͺγ± (karaoke) to school songs, national events, and pop culture.
β’ The Japanese view ζ as a bridge between heart and words β expressing emotions that canβt be spoken directly.