高こう吟ぎん

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb

loud recitation of a poem; chanting aloud

Refers to reciting poetry in a clear, resonant voice, often with appreciation. Can be used as a noun or with する as a transitive/intransitive verb.

See also: 低吟

• 彼かれは漢かん詩しを高こう吟ぎんした。

  He recited a Chinese poem aloud.

• 酒さけに酔よって李り白はくの詩しを高こう吟ぎんする。

  Getting drunk, he chants Li Bai's poems in a loud voice.

noun

(another's) poems (honorific)

Honorific term for someone else's poems. Used to show respect when referring to the poetic works of another person.

• 先せん生せいの高こう吟ぎんを拝はい読どくいたしました。

  I had the honor of reading your (the teacher's) poems.