吟 | Japanese meaning

吟【ぎん】

Frequency rank: – (for form ぎん: 41,056. – 41,671.)

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

recitation (of a poem); chanting; singing
composition (of a poem); composed poem

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun, used as a suffix

classical Chinese poetry form

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); suffix

stress of sound in noh song

Forms

吟【ぎん】
ぎんFrequency rank: 41,056. – 41,671.

Generated definitions (experimental)

recitation (of a poem); chanting; singing

This meaning refers to the act of verbally expressing poetry or songs, often with an emphasis on rhythm and emotion. It is used in artistic or literary contexts.

だっ。

Listening to the recitation of the poem was very moving.

。

He was chanting an old song.

composition (of a poem); composed poem

This meaning pertains to the process of creating poetry, focusing on the artistry involved in writing and structuring a poem. It highlights the creative aspect of poetry.

、。

She recently composed a beautiful poem.

。

It's enjoyable to think about the composition of a poem.

classical Chinese poetry form

This meaning indicates a specific style or structure used in traditional Chinese poetry, which may have influence in Japanese poetry as well. It is often discussed in literary studies.

。

He is studying the form of classical Chinese poetry.

。

The techniques of classical poetry are very complex.

stress of sound in noh song

This meaning refers to the emphasis or intonation used in noh theater, which is a traditional form of Japanese drama. It involves specific vocal techniques that enhance the performance.

。

The stress of sound is important in noh singing.

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He raised his voice during the chanting.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to recite (a poem)to chant a poemrecitation of poetrysinging (of poetry)recitation of haikurecitation of classical poetrytechnique of recitationvoice of recitationto sing (with one's voice)wandering poet

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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