Japanese word

佳句

Pronunciation

Romajikaku

Meaning

  • nounfine phrase

Example

この詩には佳句が多くあります。ko no shi ni wa ka ku ga ō ku a ri ma su

This poem contains many fine phrases.

Illustration for 佳句 (fine phrase)

More examples

先生は授業でこの詩の佳句を紹介しました。sen sei wa ju gyō de ko no shi no ka ku o shō kai shi ma shi ta

The teacher introduced a fine line from this poem in class.

Core concept

Describes a particularly beautiful or memorable phrase that stands out within a larger piece of writing.

Common phrases

  • 佳句を紹介するka ku o shō kai su ru

    introduce a fine phrase

  • 佳句を引用するka ku o in yō su ru

    quote a fine line

  • 佳句を残すka ku o noko su

    leave a fine line

Similar words

名句meiku: A well-known phrase from a literary work that is remembered for its quality.
警句keiku: A short, memorable phrase that states an insightful idea in a striking way.
秀句shūku: An excellent phrase in a piece of writing, marked by refined expression.

Definition in Japanese

詩文の中の、味わい深く優れた一節。shi bun no naka no aji wa i fuka ku sugu re ta is setsu

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 佳句 (kaku, "fine phrase") consists of 佳 (ka, "beautiful") and 句 (ku, "phrase or line").

Usage tips

  • Because 佳句 (kaku) has a literary tone, it commonly appears in criticism and appreciation of writing rather than in casual speech.

Other meanings

  • beautiful linenoun

Opposites

  • 駄句dakuinferior versenoun

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