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秀吟 (shuugin) Japanese meaning: splendid poem | Kotomora

秀しゅう吟ぎん

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Meanings

1

splendid poem; excellent verse

Literary term used in classical or poetic contexts to praise a well-crafted poem. Not used in everyday conversation.

彼かれの詠よんだ歌うたはまさに秀しゅう吟ぎんと呼よぶにふさわしい。
The poem he composed is truly worthy of being called a splendid poem.

Kanji

秀excel, excellence, beauty
吟versify, singing, recital

Related words

名めい歌か
名歌 is a more common word for a famous or excellent poem, while 秀吟 is a rarer, more literary term.
秀しゅう句く
秀句 refers to an excellent haiku or phrase, whereas 秀吟 is broader and can apply to various poetic forms.

Etymology

Compound of 秀 (excellent) and 吟 (recite, compose poetry). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly suggests 'excellent poetic composition'.