Meaning

Primary

Scrutiny

Alternatives

Testing, Careful Investigation

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If you tasted the air at a recital the flavor would taste like scrutiny. That's really what everyone is doing when they watch. They don't really want to hear you, they just want to judge you.

Reading

ぎんみ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

結婚相手はよく吟味してから決めたい。

I want to decide on a spouse after a lot of careful investigation.

Kanji Composition