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“The classic of poetry” in Japanese

Short answer
詩経 shikyou しきょー

The classic of poetry in Japanese is “詩経” (shikyou). Full meaning: The Classic of Poetry, The Book of Songs, The Book of Odes, Shijing, Shih Ching.

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