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ginjō sake

close examination

poems composed in one's sickbed

re-examination

humming to oneself

auditor (Edo period)

excellent poem (tanka, haiku, etc.)

going to scenic spots, ruins, etc. in search of inspiration for waka or haiku

duet

loud recitation (of a poem)

loud singing

singing at the top of one's voice

emotional chanting or recitation

vocal solo

hum

scrutiny

laborious composition

torture (in the Edo-period)

splendid poem

love of reciting or singing favourite poems or songs

top-quality sake brewed from rice grains milled to 50% of weight or less

reciting or composing poetry while walking about

recital

improvisation (of a poem)

hum

reciting poetry or singing in a soft voice

reciting Chinese poems

dragon flute

ginjō sake with no added alcohol

recitation

recitation (of a poem)

to chant

to chant

impromptu poem

(wandering) minstrel

reciting poetry

recitation (of a Chinese or Japanese poem)

ginjō sake

moaning