noun
the thirty-six immortal poets
Refers to the group of thirty-six exemplary waka poets of the Heian period, as selected by Fujiwara no Kintō. Used in historical and literary contexts.
三十六歌仙には、小野小町や在原業平などが選ばれている。
Ono no Komachi and Ariwara no Narihira are among those chosen for the Thirty-Six Immortal Poets.
From 三十六 (thirty-six) + 歌仙 (immortal poet). The term 歌仙 originally referred to a great poet, and the group was canonized by Fujiwara no Kintō in the early 11th century.