Meaning
Chant, Recite, Shout, Sing — implies raising one’s voice to express or repeat something.
- 唱歌 — song, singing
- 合唱 — chorus
- 独唱 — solo singing
- 提唱 — advocacy, proposal
- 復唱 — repeat aloud
- 唱える — to recite, to advocate
The kanji 唱 combines the radical 口 (mouth) with the phonetic 昜 (shou). It depicts voices coming out of multiple mouths, which conveys the idea of chanting, singing, or speaking in unison. It’s often used in contexts like reciting sutras, group singing, or repeating slogans.
彼は 経を唱えました。
He recited a sutra.
子供たちは 唱歌を歌っています。
The children are singing a song.
彼は 新しい考えを唱えた。
He advocated a new idea.
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