散文
Meanings
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Refers to non-poetic writing, as opposed to verse (韻文). Used in literary and academic contexts.
He mainly writes prose, such as novels and essays.
This poet is also good at prose.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉を散文で書くto write something in prose (form)
He wrote about his experience in prose.
- 〈事〉を散文にするto render something into prose form
He explained the poem by rendering it into prose.