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。
During the car ride, they sang to keep themselves entertained.
車での移動中、彼らは楽しむために歌いました。
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。
The sparrows sang from the rooftops, filling the air with their sweet tunes.
スズメが屋根から歌い、空気をその甘い調べで満たした。
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。
The kettle began to sing, releasing a high-pitched whistle as the water boiled.
やかんが歌い始め、お湯が沸騰すると甲高い笛を鳴らした。
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。
He had no choice but to sing, hoping his cooperation would lead to a lighter sentence.
彼は歌う以外に選択肢がなく、協力がより軽い判決につながることを望んでいた。
