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Component Breakdown
詠=
言永
speech + 永
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and eternal. Spinning words eternally.
Symbolism
Recitation, poem, poetry. Represents composing poetry.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Composing waka poetry
Words & Expressions
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); 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 詠 mean in Japanese?
詠 means recitation, poem, song, composing.
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?
Yes. 詠 (recitation, poem, song, composing) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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