(うた)

うた
noun
song, singing
1. song
A piece of music with words.
(うた)(うた)
To sing a song.
What's your favorite song?
I learned a new song.
The singer is singing a song.
One is good at singing.
2. poem, verse
Traditional Japanese poetry such as waka or tanka.
To compose a waka poem.
百人一首(ひゃくにんいっしゅ)(うた)
Poems from the Hyakunin Isshu.
To compose a love poem.
Poems from the Man'yoshu.

(うた) means song or (in classical contexts) poem/verse.

SENSE 1 - SONG:

SENSE 2 - POETRY:

Refers to traditional Japanese verse forms:

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 歌手(かしゅ): singer
  • 歌詞(かし): lyrics
  • 国歌(こっか): national anthem
  • 子守(こもり)(うた): lullaby
  • 民謡(みんよう): folk song

RELATED VERB:
(うた): to sing