WORD DETAIL
詩吟
しぎん
Examples
Included kanji
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.
- The first construction treats the chant as what is demonstrated, while the second uses

