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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
Component Breakdown
吟=
口今
mouth + 今
Words & Expressions
Words written with 吟
吟味ぎんみtesting
Four-Character Compounds
放歌高吟
ほうかこうぎん
loud singing
高歌放吟
こうかほうぎん
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
Related Figures & Stories
荻野吟子
Name contains 吟
Ogino Ginko was the first licensed female physician practicing Western medicine in Japan.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 吟 mean in Japanese?
吟 means versify, singing, recital.
How do you read 吟?
On'yomi: ギン (GIN).
How many strokes does 吟 have?
吟 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 吟 a good kanji for a tattoo?
吟 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means versify, singing, recital. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.