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1

a poem; a piece of writing that expresses emotions or images often using rhythm and metaphor.

Noun

Examples

彼女は短い詩を毎朝ノートに書いている。

She writes a short poem in her notebook every morning.

この詩は季節の移り変わりを美しく描いている。

This poem beautifully depicts the changing seasons.

中学校の授業で有名な詩を暗唱した。

I recited a famous poem in junior high class.

2

a Chinese-style poem (e.g., kanshi), referring to classical Chinese poetry.

Noun

Examples

漢詩の一節を原文のまま朗読した。

I recited a passage of kanshi in the original text.

留学先で漢詩に触れ、古典中国文学に興味を持った。

I encountered kanshi while studying abroad and became interested in classical Chinese literature.

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