音頭をとる

おんどをとる

Also written 音頭を取る

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.)
2. to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in

Kanji

• 音 sound. Read as オン.
• 頭 head

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