WORD DETAIL
吟詠
ぎんえい
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
吟詠is readぎんえいand means chanting or reciting poetry aloud. - Basic usage: It is used for a reciting voice echoing in a hall and for chanting a Chinese poem at a gathering.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Voice of recitation
吟詠の声refers to the voice used in poetry recitation.
- Chanting a poem
漢詩を吟詠したdescribes chanting a Chinese poem aloud.

