to sing
01
歌う
to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song
Intransitive
Transitive: to sing a tune
例
At the karaoke night, everyone got a chance to sing.
カラオケの夜、誰もが歌う機会を得ました。
02
歌う, さえずる
(of birds) to make high-pitched and pleasing sounds
Intransitive
例
The morning began with the birds singing softly in the trees.
朝は、鳥が木々で優しく歌い始めた。
03
口笛を吹く, 歌う
to produce a high-pitched whistling noise
Intransitive
例
The wind sang through the trees, creating a haunting, high-pitched whistle.
風が木々の間を歌い、不気味で甲高い口笛のような音を立てた。
04
歌う, 密告する
to provide information or report on someone's illegal activities to the authorities
Intransitive
例
After being arrested, she chose to sing and tell the police about the plan.
逮捕された後、彼女は歌うことを選び、警察に計画について話しました。
