Word Meaning 吟行

ぎんこう ginkou

吟行 is read as ぎんこう (ginkou) and means going to scenic spots, ruins, etc. in search of inspiration for waka or haiku.

Meaning

English

  1. going to scenic spots, ruins, etc. in search of inspiration for waka or haiku
  2. reciting or composing poetry while walking

Reading

Kana

ぎんこう

Romaji

ginkou

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 13 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N1 Jōyō Upper Grade Kanken 準2級 Rank 120084 Priority S

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

吟味

ぎんみ

reciting and appreciating traditional poetry

吟醸酒

ぎんじょうしゅ

ginjō sake

吟遊詩人

ぎんゆうしじん

troubadour

吟味役

ぎんみやく

winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game)

執行

しぎょう

execution

施行

しこう

carrying out (a plan, policy, etc.)

蛇行

だこう

meandering

修行

すぎょう

ascetic practices

修学旅行

しゅうがくりょこう

excursion

孝行

こうこう

filial piety

遂行

すいこう

accomplishment

親孝行

おやこうこう

filial piety