JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
詩 — poem
- Reading
- シ・うた
- Meaning
- poem; poetry
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
詩 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シ・うた and it means poem; poetry. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
詩 appears in everyday japanese words such as 詩 (poem) and 詩人 (poet).
Japanese words containing 詩
Frequently asked questions
What does 詩 mean in Japanese?
詩 means poem; poetry in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 詩 read?
詩 is read シ・うた. Reading it inside real words — 詩 and 詩人 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 詩 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 詩 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 詩 in a word?
A common word containing 詩 is 詩 (し) — "poem". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 詩 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 詩 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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