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Description
Recite - words drawn out long. To compose a poem and to chant it aloud.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and eternal. Spinning words eternally.
Symbolism
Recitation, poem, poetry. Represents composing poetry.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Composing waka poetry
Component Breakdown
speech + 永
Words & Expressions
Words written with 詠
Four-Character Compounds
花鳥諷詠
かちょうふうえい
the beauties of nature and the harmony that exists between it and man (as the key poetic theme of a haiku)
Proverbs & Idioms
詠み人知らず
よみびとしらず
Author unknown
A poem of unknown authorship
Anime & Manga
聖剣使いの禁呪詠唱＜ワールドブレイク＞
World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy Swordsman
A well-known work with 詠 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 詠 mean in Japanese?
詠 means recitation, poem, song, composing. Recite - words drawn out long. To compose a poem and to chant it aloud.
How do you read 詠?
On'yomi: エイ (EI). Kun'yomi: よ.む、うた.う (yomu, utau).
How many strokes does 詠 have?
詠 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 詠 a good kanji for a tattoo?
詠 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means recitation, poem, song, composing. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.