JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
吟 — versify
- Reading
- ギン
- Meaning
- versify; singing; recital
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
吟 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ギン and it means versify; singing; recital. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
吟 appears in everyday japanese words such as 吟味 (testing).
Japanese words containing 吟
Frequently asked questions
What does 吟 mean in Japanese?
吟 means versify; singing; recital in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 吟 read?
吟 is read ギン. Reading it inside real words — 吟味 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 吟 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 吟 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 吟 in a word?
A common word containing 吟 is 吟味 (ぎんみ) — "testing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 吟 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 吟 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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