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唱
“sing / chant” in Japanese is 唱, read shou, tona (しょう, とな). It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 合唱 (chorus).
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What does 唱 mean?
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歌を合唱する。
うたをがっしょうする。We sing in chorus.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 唱 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | sing / chant |
| Readings | しょう, とな |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 合唱 (chorus) |
How to read 唱
唱 is read shou (しょう) or tona (とな) depending on the word.
Words with 唱
- 合唱
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Updated: 2026-08-28