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歌
歌 (readings: か, うた; Japanese kanji) means “song”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 歌手 (singer).
What does 歌 mean?
| Kanji | 歌 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | song |
| Readings | か, うた |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 歌
歌 is read か or うた depending on the word.
Example words with 歌
| Example | 歌手 (singer) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14