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詩
On'yomi
シ
SHI
Kun'yomi
うた
uta
poem · poetry
beautiful
Details
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Frequency#1196
Radical言speech(7)
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Component Breakdown
詩=
言寺
speech + 寺
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and temple. Words of temple.
Symbolism
Poetry, poet, anthology. Represents poetry.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
桂冠詩人
けいかんしじん
poet laureate; poet laureate
詩歌管弦
しいかかんげん
Chinese and Japanese poetry and instrumental music; poetry and music; literature and music; Chinese and Japanese poetry and instrumental music
Proverbs & Idioms
詩は心の叫び
しはこころのさけび
Poetry is the cry of the soul
Verse expresses inner feelings