recitation; chanting; singing (of a poem)
Refers to the act of reciting or chanting a poem aloud, often in a traditional or formal context.
He began the recitation of the poem.
composition (of a poem); composed poem
Can refer to the act of composing a poem or to the poem itself that has been composed.
This tanka is a poem composed by her.
aria · singing; chanting; reciting
impromptu poem
recitation; chanting; singing (of a poem) · composition (of a poem); composed poem
poem by the Emperor or imperial family member
ancient poems; old songs
Standard kanji for poetic recitation or composition.
Variant kanji form; less common than 詠.
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.