noun

  1. recitation (of a poem), chanting, singing.
  2. composition (of a poem), composed poem.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
えい
えい

Contained Kanji Breakdown

recitation, poem, song
エイ よ.む うた.う (8th, N1)
say, word
い.う こと ゲン (2nd, N4)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
eternity, long, lengthy
エイ なが.い え (5th, N2)
water
みず スイ み (1st, N5)