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Kanji 吟: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 吟: versify, singing, recital

Key takeaways

Kanji 吟: versify, singing, recital. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

versifysingingrecital

On reading

ギン

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 吟

versify, singing, recital

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

口 + 今

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

This kanji depicts using the mouth (口) to sing or recite one's current (今) feelings. It is used in words related to reciting poetry or carefully savoring and appreciating something, such as 'eum-mi' (savoring).

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

ギン
  • 吟味ぎんみ

    careful examination / testing

Commonly used words

  • 吟味
    ぎんみ

    careful examination / testing

Example sentences

Example 1

商品の品質を味して選ぶ。

Translation

Carefully examine the product's quality before choosing.

Example 2

契約内容をよく味するべきだ。

Translation

You should carefully scrutinize the contract details.

Kanji 吟: versify, singing, recital | Daily Nihongo