versification; art of writing poetry
Technical term used in literary studies and poetry criticism. Refers to the principles, techniques, or methodology of composing poetry.
This textbook carefully explains the basics of versification.
Compound of 作詩 (sakushi, 'writing poetry') and 法 (hō, 'method, law'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term is a straightforward Sino-Japanese technical compound.