Shirabe

うた

Common Noun
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) only applies to 歌, 唄 song;singing
esp. 唄 for folk songs and shamisen songs
この歌を聞くと私はいつも、学生時代を思い出す。
Whenever I hear this song, I am reminded of my school days.
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) only applies to 歌 classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka)
See also: 短歌 (たんか)
3
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) only applies to 歌, 詩 modern poetry
Other forms 唄 【うた】 · 詩 【うた】

うた

female given name or forename family or surname
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Uta

ばい

family or surname
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Bai
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) uta-sanshin (variety of Okinawan folk music)
2
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) singing and playing the sanshin;vocals and sanshin
Other forms 歌三線 【うたさんしん】