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吟詠

ぎんえい

N1poetry chanting · recitation

Examples

静かな会場に力強い吟詠の声が響いた。

祖父は地域の集まりで古い漢詩を吟詠した。

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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.

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