English–Japanese
“poet” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishijin
Example
私の友達は詩人です。watashi no tomo dachi wa shi jin de su
My friend is a poet.
How to say “poet” in Japanese
“Poet” in Japanese is 詩人 (shijin).
Describes someone who creates poems by giving carefully chosen words a distinctive form, rhythm, and meaning.
Example sentences with 詩人
彼は若い頃から詩人として活動しています。kare wa waka i koro ka ra shi jin to shi te katsu dō shi te i ma su
He has worked as a poet since he was young.
Tips for using 詩人
- A poetry slam is a live competition in which poets perform their poems, linking the word poet with public performance as well as writing.