“Poetry” in Japanese
Short answer
Poetry in Japanese is “歌学” (kagaku). Full meaning: poetry, versification.
Other ways to say “Poetry” in Japanese
ポエジー
poejii poetry
ポエトリー
poetorii poetry
韻文
inbun verse, poetry
詩
uta poem, poetry, verse; Chinese poem
詩歌
shiika Japanese and Chinese poetry; poetry, poems
無点
muten kanji without kanbun assistance markings; poetry, haiku, etc. without comments or corrections; meaningless, incomprehensible
色紙
shikishi coloured paper, colored paper; square fancy cardboard, used for autographs, poetry, etc.
総合芸術
sougougeijutsu total work of art, complete work of art, Gesamtkunstwerk, artwork that integrates music, poetry, and acting, composite art
いろがみ
irogami coloured paper, colored paper; square fancy cardboard, used for autographs, poetry, etc.
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