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poem, poetry
A literary work expressing feelings and ideas in verse.
詩を書く。
To write poetry.
この詩は美しい。
This poem is beautiful.
子供の頃から詩を書くのが好きだった。
I've liked writing poetry ever since I was a child.
詩 refers to poetry or poems—literary works expressing emotions and ideas through rhythmic language and imagery.
SCOPE:
詩 typically refers to free verse or Western-style poetry. Traditional Japanese forms have their own terms.
TYPES OF POETRY:
- 俳句: haiku (17 syllables)
- 短歌: tanka (31 syllables)
- 川柳: senryū (humorous haiku-like form)
- 漢詩: Chinese-style poetry
- 現代詩: modern free verse
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 詩を書く: to write poetry
- 詩を読む: to read poetry
- 詩を詠む: to compose/recite poetry (literary)
- 詩的な: poetic
RELATED WORDS:
- 詩人: poet
- 詩集: poetry collection
- 詩歌: poetry (broader term, includes songs)
- 韻: rhyme