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On'yomi
ギン
GIN

versify · singing · recital

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Details

Strokes7
Frequency#1956
Radicalmouth(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes7

Component Breakdown

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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