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On'yomi
ヨウ
YOU
Kun'yomi
うた.い・うた.う
utai / utau

song · sing · ballad · noh chanting

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Strokes16
Frequency#1580
Radicalspeech(7)

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Strokes16

Component Breakdown

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speech + 䍃

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'speech' (言) with 'sway' (䍃), depicting singing with melody in a swaying manner. The fundamental character for folk songs and ballads.

Symbolism

Symbolizes songs, traditional performing arts, and oral culture. Represents folk arts sung and passed down among people.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Singing a song