Japanese

うたう
Meaning: to proclaim; to extol; to state clearly (in a document)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 謳う 謳わない
Polite 謳います 謳いません
Past 謳った 謳わなかった
Polite + Past 謳いました 謳いませんでした
Te-form 謳って 謳わなくて
Potential 謳える 謳えない
Passive 謳われる 謳われない
Causative 謳わせる 謳わせない
Causative + Passive 謳わされる 謳わされない
Imperative 謳え 謳うな

Handwriting

謳
う

Example sentences

This law proclaims the right to equality for all citizens.
その将軍は一世之雄と謳われ、多くの功績を残した。
That general was hailed as the greatest hero of his time and left many achievements.
彼は「七歩之才」を謳われた曹植のように、即座に詩を詠んだ。
Like Cao Zhi, who was praised for his 'Seven-Step Talent,' he composed a poem instantly.

Usage Notes

Used for high-profile declarations or clear statements in formal documents like laws or constitutions. It can also mean to extol or sing the praises of something.

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