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詩吟

しぎん

N1traditional Japanese poetry chanting

Examples

文化講座で講師が詩吟を短く実演した。

展示映像を見ながら詩吟の節回しを聞き比べた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 詩吟 (しぎん) is the Japanese performance art of chanting classical poetry in a distinctive melodic style.
  • Basic usage: 詩吟を実演する presents a short performance; 詩吟の節回し isolates the melodic phrasing for comparison.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • The art itself and its melodic phrasing
    • The first construction treats the chant as what is demonstrated, while the second uses の to identify one musical feature within it.

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