noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
close examination; careful scrutiny; thorough investigation
Used for examining something in detail, such as documents, evidence, or quality. Often implies a formal or deliberate process.
提出された書類を吟味する。
I carefully examine the submitted documents.
彼は証拠を吟味した上で
He made a decision after scrutinizing the evidence.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
criminal investigation; inquiry into guilt
Dated term for a formal investigation into a crime or someone's guilt. In modern Japanese, 捜査 or 取り調べ are more common.
江戸時代の奉行所では、容疑者を吟味した。
In the Edo-period magistrate's office, they investigated suspects.
noun
winner of a full hanafuda game
Abbreviation of 吟味役; used in hanafuda to refer to the player who wins the most rounds in a full game.
See also: 吟味役
花札で吟味になるには、多くの札を取らなければならない。
To become the winner in hanafuda, you have to collect many cards.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
Archaic; the original meaning of the word, referring to the practice of reciting and savoring classical poetry.
古くは、歌会で和歌を吟味することが教養の一つだった。
In the past, reciting and appreciating waka at poetry gatherings was a mark of refinement.