English–Japanese
“chant” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitonaeru
Example
みんなで声を合わせてお経を唱えます。mi n na de koe o a wa se te o kyō o tona e ma su
We chant sutras together.
How to say “chant” in Japanese
“Chant” in Japanese is 唱える (tonaeru).
To say fixed words aloud with a steady rhythm, especially when several people speak them together or use them in worship.
Example sentences with 唱える
先生のあとに続いて、短い詩を唱えます。sen sei no a to ni tsuzu i te mijika i shi o tona e ma su
The children recite a short poem after the teacher.
Tips for using 唱える
- English speakers hear chant in both religious settings and stadiums, where groups repeat the same words in a rhythm.