吟: the kanji for recite; examine closely
吟 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means recite; examine closely. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
吟 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
吟 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ギン (gin)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 吟味ぎんみ · ginmi | careful examination |
| 詩吟しぎん · shigin | recitation of Chinese poems |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 材料を吟味して料理を作る。Zairyō o ginmi shite ryōri o tsukuru.I choose ingredients carefully when I cook.
- 祖父は趣味で詩吟を習っている。Sofu wa shumi de shigin o naratte iru.My grandfather learns poem recitation as a hobby.
- 言葉を吟味して手紙を書いた。Kotoba o ginmi shite tegami o kaita.I chose my words carefully when writing the letter.
- 計画をもう一度よく吟味しよう。Keikaku o mō ichido yoku ginmi shiyō.Let's examine the plan carefully once more.
- 詩吟の発表会に出た。Shigin no happyōkai ni deta.I took part in a poem recitation recital.
Questions about 吟
How many strokes does 吟 have?
吟 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 吟?
The on readings are gin (ギン). 吟 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 吟?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 吟
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.