JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
歌 — song
- Reading
- カ・うた・うた.う
- Meaning
- song; sing
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
歌 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is カ・うた・うた.う and it means song; sing. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
歌 appears in everyday japanese words such as 歌 (song), 短歌 (tanka) and 歌謡 (song).
Japanese words containing 歌
Frequently asked questions
What does 歌 mean in Japanese?
歌 means song; sing in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 歌 read?
歌 is read カ・うた・うた.う. Reading it inside real words — 歌 and 短歌 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 歌 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 歌 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 歌 in a word?
A common word containing 歌 is 歌 (うた) — "song". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 歌 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 歌 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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