詩人

• Reading: しじん
• Romaji: shijin
• Kanji breakdown: 詩 (shi) — poem, poetry; 人 (jin) — person
• Pronunciation: /ɕi.dʑi.ɴ/

Meaning

Poet. A person who writes poetry.

A noun combining 詩 (poem, poetry) with 人 (person). Follows the common Japanese pattern of profession words ending in 人, similar to 歌人 (waka poet) and 俳人 (haiku poet). Used for poets of all traditions, including modern and classical.

Examples

1. 彼女は有名な詩人の作品を研究している。 She is studying the works of a famous poet.
2. 日本には多くの優れた詩人がいた。 Japan has had many outstanding poets.
3. 若い頃、詩人になりたいと思っていた。 When I was young, I wanted to become a poet.

Usage Guide

Context: literature, education, culture

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 詩 (poem, poetry) and 人 (person). The kanji 詩 contains the speech radical 言, reflecting that poetry is a form of language art.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal