godan verb (-u), transitive verb
extol; sing the praises of; celebrate
Used for publicly praising or celebrating someone or something, often in a somewhat formal or rhetorical tone. Common in phrases like 功績をうたう.
新聞は彼の功績を大いにうたった。
The newspaper greatly extolled his achievements.
この詩は自然の美しさをうたっている。
This poem celebrates the beauty of nature.
godan verb (-u), transitive verb
declare; stipulate; state firmly
Used for formally stating or insisting on something, especially in documents, contracts, or official declarations. Often seen in legal or political contexts.
憲法は基本的人権をうたっている。
The constitution stipulates fundamental human rights.
契約書にはその条件が明確にうたわれている。
The contract clearly states those conditions.