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