Meaning

Primary

Poet

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A poem person is a poet.

Reading

しじん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 詩人の言葉

    the words of a poet

    詩人の心

    the heart of a poet

    詩人の名前

    name of a poet

Context Sentences

サーモンは今世紀を代表する詩人です。

Salmon is a poet who represents the current century.

わたしの友人に詩人が一人いるんですが、かれの家の中はかべ中詩でおおわれているんです。

One of my friends is a poet, and poems take up space all over the walls in his house.

君は詩人で、暗喩を使うことが好きなのかもしれないけど、もっと分かりやすく話さないと相手はわからないよ。

Even though you’re a poet and you like using metaphors, you have to speak clearer or people won’t understand you.

Kanji Composition