piece of writing; poem; essay; story
Counter for a single literary work such as a poem, essay, or short story. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
彼は一篇の詩を朗読した。
He recited a poem.
This short story collection contains one piece.
Standard kanji spelling for counting literary works.
Alternate kanji spelling; 編 is also used for compilations or edited works.
Combination of 一 (one) and the counter 篇 (for literary works). The reading いっぺん follows regular rendaku and gemination rules.