歌人
Meanings
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tanka poet
Specifically a poet who composes tanka (31-syllable Japanese poems). Not a general term for all poets.
She is known as a leading contemporary tanka poet.
My grandfather had been active as a tanka poet since he was young.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉は歌人として知られるsomeone is known as a tanka poet
She is widely known as a tanka poet.
- 歌人になるto become a tanka poet
He became a tanka poet at a young age.
Expressions
- 歌人は居ながらにして名所を知るpoets can stay in one place and still know all the famous sights