great waka poet; immortal poet
Refers to an exceptionally skilled poet of classical waka (31-syllable Japanese poetry), often used in historical or literary contexts.
The Thirty-Six Immortal Poets refers to outstanding waka poets of the Heian period.
six immortals of poetry
the thirty-six immortal poets
From 歌 (song/poem) and 仙 (hermit/immortal), suggesting a poet of transcendent skill. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.