1.
poetry; verse
Poetry and verse considered together as a literary form, covering both Chinese-style poems and Japanese forms such as waka and haiku.
詩歌を愛する。
to love poetry
彼は若いころから詩歌に親しんできた。
He has been familiar with poetry since his youth.
この雑誌は現代の詩歌を幅広く紹介している。
This magazine introduces a wide range of contemporary poetry.
A broad term covering poetry and verse as a whole, including 和歌, 俳句, and Chinese-style poems. A somewhat formal, literary word. It may also be read かし.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 詩歌を詠む: to compose poetry
- 詩歌に親しむ: to enjoy and become familiar with poetry
- 詩歌管弦: poetry and music (classical arts)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 詩: poem; poetry — usually a single poem or modern free verse
- 歌: song; waka — in classical contexts refers to 和歌