“Chanting” or “Recitation” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “吟”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “吟” means “Hum”, “Singing” or “Recitation (of a poem)” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “吟”

Jouyou Kanji “吟” Stroke Order
Stroke # |
7 Strokes |
On-Yomi |
ぎん(gin) |
Kun-Yomi |
うた(う)(uta(u)) |
うめ(く)(ume(ku)) |
Meanings |
Sing to oneself, Hum, Sing |
Groan, Moan, Roar |
Examine carefully, Inquire into, Select with care |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “吟”, and their meanings
Words |
Meanings |
吟詠(ぎんえい-gi n e i) |
Recitation or chanting of a poem, Recitation (of a Chinese or Japanese poem), Chanting, Singing |
吟行(ぎんこう-gi n ko u) |
① Seeking inspiration for waka or haiku, Going to scenic spots or ruins etc, ② Reciting or composing poetry while strolling |
吟唱(ぎんしょう-gi n sho u) |
Recitation, Chanting |
吟嘯(ぎんしょう-gi n sho u) |
① To recite poetry, ② To raise a cry of lamentation |
吟醸(ぎんじょう-gi n jo u) |
① To produce high-quality fermented products, ② Ginjo sake, High-quality sake brewed by low temperature fermentation |
吟醸酒(ぎんじょうしゅ-gi n jo u shu) |
High-quality sake brewed by low temperature fermentation from white rice |
吟声(ぎんせい-gi n se i) |
Voice of reciting poetry, Recitation of Chinese poems |
吟味(ぎんみ-gi n mi) |
Careful investigation, Scrutiny |
吟遊詩人(ぎんゆうしじん) |
Minstrel, Wandering minstrel |
閑吟(かんぎん-ka n gi n) |
Quietly reciting of poems |
苦吟(くぎん-ku gi n) |
Struggle over the composition of a poem, Struggling to compose a poem |
詩吟(しぎん-shi gi n) |
Recitation of Chinese poem |
呻吟(しんぎん-shi n gi n) |
Moaning, Groaning |
微吟(びぎん-bi gi n) |
Reciting poetry in a soft voice, Singing poem in a calm voice |
朗吟(ろうぎん-ro u gi n) |
Reciting poetry sonorously, Singing poem sonorously |
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