poetry in Japanese
poetry in Japanese is 韻文, 詩, 詩歌 — poetry means literary writing arranged with attention to rhythm, sound, and imagery, often in verse.
poetry in Japanese
韻文
Pronounced: inbun
詩
Pronounced: shi
Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.
詩歌
Pronounced: shiika
Literature composed in verse or language exhibiting conscious attention to patterns and rhythm.
What does "poetry" mean?
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noun Literary writing arranged with attention to rhythm, sound, and imagery, often in verse.
"She majored in English with a focus on modern poetry."
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noun A quality of beauty or emotional depth found in something, whether or not it's literally written.
"There was a kind of poetry in the way the dancers moved together."
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poetry in a sentence
- She majored in English with a focus on modern poetry.
- There was a kind of poetry in the way the dancers moved together.
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What is "poetry" in Japanese?
"poetry" in Japanese is 韻文, 詩, 詩歌. poetry means: Literary writing arranged with attention to rhythm, sound, and imagery, often in verse.
How do you pronounce 韻文?
"poetry" in Japanese is 韻文, pronounced "inbun".
How do you use "poetry" in a sentence?
Example: "She majored in English with a focus on modern poetry." In Japanese, "poetry" is 韻文, 詩, 詩歌.
Are there other ways to say "poetry" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "poetry": 韻文, 詩, 詩歌.
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