Japanese Conversation · Level 28
90 words
Japanese word
詩人
Pronunciation
Romajishijin
Meaning
- nounpoet
Example
私の友達は詩人です。watashi no tomo dachi wa shi jin de su
My friend is a poet.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes someone who creates poems by giving carefully chosen words a distinctive form, rhythm, and meaning.
Common phrases
詩人になるshi jin ni na ru
become a poet
詩人として活動するshi jin to shi te katsu dō su ru
work as a poet
詩人の作品shi jin no saku hin
a poet's work
Definition in Japanese
言葉の響きや表現を工夫して詩を創作する人。koto ba no hibi ki ya hyō gen o ku fū shi te shi o sō saku su ru hito
Word origin
詩人 (shijin) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 詩 (shi, "poetry") and 人 (jin, "person"), with both parts read by their Chinese-based readings.
Usage tips
- A poetry slam is a live competition in which poets perform their poems, linking the word poet with public performance as well as writing.