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謡う (うたう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

謡うたう

う

た

う

Meanings

1

godan verb (-u), transitive verb

chant a Noh text

Specifically refers to the vocal delivery of Noh plays, a stylized chant distinct from ordinary singing. Used in traditional theatre contexts.

See also: 歌う

彼かれは能のうの舞ぶ台たいで「高砂たかさご」を謡うたった。
He chanted 'Takasago' on the Noh stage.
謡よう曲きょくを

謡うた

う

稽けい

古こ

を

し

て

いる

。

I am practicing chanting Noh songs.

Kanji

謡song, sing, ballad

Similar words

歌うたう
歌う is the general verb for singing songs, while 謡う is limited to chanting Noh texts.
唄うたう
唄う is used for singing, especially folk or popular songs, with a more casual or traditional nuance than 歌う.

Etymology

The kanji 謡 is composed of 言 (speech) and 䍃 (a phonetic component suggesting a drawn-out sound), indicating a vocal performance. The verb うたう is native Japanese, and this kanji spelling is specialized for Noh chanting.