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

  • 詩人の名前

    name of a poet

    詩人の心

    the heart of a poet

    詩人の言葉

    the words 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.

友人に詩人が一人います。

I have a friend who is a poet.

彼はカナダの生まれの詩人です。

He is a poet born in Canada.

Kanji Composition