expression, noun
farewell poem; death poem
A poem composed when one is near death, often reflecting on life or expressing final thoughts. Strongly associated with Japanese literary and samurai tradition.
彼は辞世の句を残して亡くなった。
He died leaving behind a farewell poem.
辞世の句を詠むことは、武士の伝統だった。
Composing a death poem was a samurai tradition.