歌う
うたう
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
To sing
Examples
カラオケで歌います。
I sing at karaoke.
📖 How to Use
「歌う」is a verb meaning "To sing." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「歌う」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「歌う」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「歌う」mean in Japanese?+
「歌う」means "To sing". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「歌う」?+
「歌う」is read as「うたう」.
Is 「歌う」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「歌う」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「歌う」?+
カラオケで歌います。 — I sing at karaoke.
Practice 「歌う」 with spaced repetition