吟

ぎん · gin

JLPT N1

Meaning

recite, sing, compose (poetry), muse, contemplate, scrutinize

Examples

• 彼は新しい詩を<b>吟</b>じて聞かせた。 — He recited his new poem for us to hear.
• このワインは、ソムリエが<b>吟味</b>して選んだものです。 — This wine was carefully scrutinized and selected by the sommelier.
• 彼は森の中を歩きながら、心の中で歌を<b>吟</b>じていた。 — While walking through the forest, he was chanting a song in his heart.