口ずさむ【くちずさむ】
Frequency rank: 16,412. – 16,484.
- to hum (a tune); to sing to oneself; to croon
Godan verb with 'mu' ending; transitive verb
Forms
- 口ずさむ【くちずさむ】Frequency rank: 16,412. – 16,484.
- 口遊む【くちずさむ】Frequency rank: 46,119. – 47,037.
- 口吟む【くちずさむ】
- 口号む【くちずさむ】
- くちずさむ
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to hum (a tune)
- to sing to oneself
- to croon
This usage refers to the act of producing a melody or song quietly and without lyrics, typically indicating enjoyment or thoughtfulness.
At yesterday's party, he was happily humming a tune.
This meaning refers to the act of singing quietly or softly, often for one's own enjoyment without intending to entertain others.
This usage conveys a soft, gentle way of singing, often associated with intimacy or lullabies.
Generated collocations (experimental)
Example sentences
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Mother hummed to herself as she went about her cooking in the kitchen.
"This song, it's the one Tom's been humming lately, right?" "Yeah, that's right. It's trending right now."