Kanji · N4 · 14 strokes

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Kanji for song or to sing.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)うた、うた.いますNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

歌 carries the meaning song or to sing.

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How to write 歌

Trace 歌 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.

How to write 歌
Animated stroke order — 14 strokes
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Common compounds with 歌

うたsong
うたいますto sing
かしゅsinger
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歌 in context

わたしはうたがすきです

I like songs.

いっしょにうたをうたいましょう

Let's sing a song together.

ゆうめいなかしゅにあいました

I met a famous singer.

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Printable practice sheet

Print this worksheet to practice writing 歌 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.

Printable kanji practice sheet for 歌 (song) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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