Japanese

Meaning: poem; poetry
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

詩

Example sentences

He wrote a beautiful poem in the quiet forest.
彼は自作の詩集を出版した。
He published an anthology of his own poems.
彼は有名な詩人で、多くの美しい詩を残した。
He was a famous poet and left behind many beautiful poems.
詩を朗読する。
Recite a poem.
彼は朗々と詩を吟じた。
He recited the poem in a clear, sonorous voice.
この詩は作者の心象風景を描いている。
This poem depicts the author's mental landscape.
彼が書き上げた一篇の詩は、多くの人の心を打った。
The piece of poetry he finished writing touched many people's hearts.
生徒たちは詩を暗誦した。
The students recited the poem.
彼の抒情的な詩は、多くの読者の心を強く打った。
His lyrical poetry strongly touched the hearts of many readers.
中原中也の詩は多くの人に愛されている
Nakahara Chuya's poems are loved by many people.

Usage Notes

Refers to literary works in verse form, whether traditional Japanese style, Chinese style (kanshi), or modern free verse.

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