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朗詠 (ろうえい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
recitation (of Japanese or Chinese poem)
Refers to the traditional art of reciting classical Japanese or Chinese poetry with a distinct melodic intonation, often in a formal or ceremonial context.
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Rōei is one of Japan's traditional performing arts.
Kanji 朗 melodious, clear, bright Similar words 朗ろう 読どく 朗読 is general reading aloud, while 朗詠 specifically refers to the melodic recitation of classical poetry.
吟ぎん 詠えい 吟詠 also means reciting poetry, often with a focus on chanting or intoning, and can be used more broadly for composing and reciting.
Etymology From Middle Chinese 朗詠 (lɑŋX hˠwiæŋH), meaning to recite in a clear voice. The word entered Japanese as a term for the melodic recitation of poetry, especially in the context of gagaku and traditional ceremonies.
