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Base noun form. Refers to a single poem or the concept of poetry. Can be used alone or with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『を』 (wo, object marker). Example: 『詩を書く』 (shi wo kaku, 'to write a poem').
Theme

In a library, User and their classmate Miyuki are browsing books and discussing literature for a school project.

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Memory Hook

Imagine a 'she' (詩 shi sounds like 'she') writing a beautiful poem. 'She writes a poem — 詩 (shi, 'poem').'

Cultural Note

In Japan, poetry like 『俳句』 (haiku, 'haiku') and 『短歌』 (tanka, 'tanka') is highly valued. 『詩』 (shi, 'poem') is often taught in schools and celebrated in festivals, reflecting deep cultural appreciation for language and nature.

Forms

Base: 詩Base noun form. Refers to a single poem or the concept of poetry. Can be used alone or with particles like 『の』 (no, possessive) or 『を』 (wo, object marker). Example: 『詩を書く』 (shi wo kaku, 'to write a poem').