noun
recitation; chanting; singing (of a poem)
Refers to the act of reciting or chanting a poem aloud, often in a traditional or formal context.
彼は詩の詠を始めた。
He began the recitation of the poem.
noun
composition (of a poem); composed poem
Can refer to the act of composing a poem or to the poem itself that has been composed.
この歌は彼女の詠です。
This tanka is a poem composed by her.
朗詠 specifically refers to reciting poetry or prose aloud in a clear, resonant voice, often in a performance context, while 詠 is a more general term for recitation or composition.
詠む is the verb meaning 'to compose (a poem)' or 'to recite (a poem)', whereas 詠 is the noun form referring to the act or the resulting poem.
The kanji 詠 is composed of 言 (speech) and 永 (long, eternal), suggesting a prolonged or expressive vocalization. The historical derivation is uncertain, but the character has long been associated with poetic recitation and composition.