吟
KANJI DETAIL
recite
On readingぎん7 strokesN1
Radical 口 · mouthStroke order
Loading the stroke order for 吟.
Japanese readings
- On reading
- ぎん
- Kun reading
- None
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
吟is associated with reciting poetry; its on-reading isぎん. - Basic usage:
吟詠, readぎんえい, means poetry chanting or recitation;吟味, readぎんみ, means savoring or careful consideration.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Considering proposals as well as savoring flavors
香りと味をゆっくり吟味describes slowly savoring aroma and taste.複数の案を十分に吟味describes thoroughly considering several proposals.吟味covers both sensory appreciation and examination before making a judgment.

