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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and shell. Singing with mouth.
Symbolism
Song, folk song, chant. Represents Japanese song.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Singing folk songs
Component Breakdown
唄=
口貝
mouth + shell
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
子守唄を歌う
こもりうたをうたう
To sing a lullaby
To soothe a baby to sleep with song
Anime & Manga
この世の果てで恋を唄う少女YU-NO
YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World
A well-known work with 唄 in its Japanese title.
ささやくように恋を唄う
Whisper Me a Love Song
A well-known work with 唄 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“ballad”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 唄 mean in Japanese?
唄 means song, ballad.
How do you read 唄?
On'yomi: バイ (BAI). Kun'yomi: うた、うた.う (uta, utau).
How many strokes does 唄 have?
唄 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 唄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
唄 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means song, ballad. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.