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Kanji for Recite
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “recite”: 詠、吟. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
recite
To compose and recite poetry.
12 strokes On reading エイ (ei) Kun reading よむ、うたう (yomu, utau) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: recitation, poem, song, composing
Readings used for names on Nazuke: uta, e, ei
In Japan it appears in about 172 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, in both boys’ and girls’ names.
recite
To recite poetry and sing.
7 strokes On reading ギン (gin) JLPT N1
Dictionary meanings: versify, singing, recital
Readings used for names on Nazuke: gin
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