歌うたの心こころ

noun

spirit of a poem; true meaning of a poem

Refers to the underlying emotional or philosophical essence of a poem, especially in classical or literary contexts. Often used in discussions of waka or haiku.

• 歌うたの心こころを理り解かいするには、作さく者しゃの背はい景けいを知しる必ひつ要ようがある。

  To understand the true meaning of a poem, it is necessary to know the poet's background.

• この和わ歌かには深ふかい歌うたの心こころが込こめられている。

  This waka is imbued with a profound poetic spirit.