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Description
Poetry - words kept in a temple. Verse, and the poet's way of saying what plain speech cannot.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and temple. Words of temple.
Symbolism
Poetry, poet, anthology. Represents poetry.
Component Breakdown
speech + 寺
Words & Expressions
Words written with 詩
Four-Character Compounds
桂冠詩人
けいかんしじん
poet laureate
詩歌管弦
しいかかんげん
Chinese and Japanese poetry and instrumental music; poetry and music; literature and music
Proverbs & Idioms
詩は心の叫び
しはこころのさけび
Poetry is the cry of the soul
Verse expresses inner feelings
Anime & Manga
交響詩篇エウレカセブン
Eureka Seven
A well-known work with 詩 in its Japanese title.
詩季織々
Flavors of Youth
A well-known work with 詩 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 詩 mean in Japanese?
詩 means poem, poetry. Poetry - words kept in a temple. Verse, and the poet's way of saying what plain speech cannot.
How do you read 詩?
On'yomi: シ (SHI). Kun'yomi: うた (uta).
How many strokes does 詩 have?
詩 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 詩 a good kanji for a tattoo?
詩 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means poem, poetry. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.