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吟
On'yomi
ギン
GIN
versify · singing · recital
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Details
Strokes7
Frequency#1956
Radical口mouth(3)
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Component Breakdown
吟=
口今
mouth + 今
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and now. Singing with mouth now.
Symbolism
Recite, chant poetry, savor. Represents singing poetry.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Singing a song
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
放歌高吟
ほうかこうぎん
loud singing; loud singing
高歌放吟
こうかほうぎん
singing at the top of one's voice; singing at the top of one's voice
Proverbs & Idioms
吟味を怠るな
ぎんみをおこたるな
Do not neglect careful examination
Always thoroughly investigate and consider matters