General term for words, text, or lyrics. Often used in compound words like 作詞 (lyric writing) or 歌詞 (song lyrics).
The lyrics of this song are very beautiful.
ci (Chinese poetry form)
A classical Chinese poetic form. In Japanese, this term is used in literary or academic contexts when discussing Chinese poetry.
See also: 填詞
independent word (linguistics)
In Japanese grammar, 詞 (し) refers to an independent word that can stand alone, as opposed to 辞 (じ, particle/auxiliary). This is a technical linguistic term.
See also: 言葉
He is good at writing words/lyrics.
Ci is one of the traditional Chinese poetic forms.
Japanese words are divided into independent words (詞) and particles/auxiliaries (辞).
詩 (a poem) and 詞 (song lyrics or a word/part of speech) are pronounced identically but refer to different things in writing and meaning.
Used when counting individual words or terms; for lyrics or texts as a whole, native speakers usually use no counter here.
From Middle Chinese 詞 (zi). The character originally meant 'word' or 'expression' and retains that meaning in Japanese.
conjunction
part of speech
participle
article (grammar)
definite article
transitive verb
translation of lyrics; lyric translation
intransitive verb
numeral
preposition (in Chinese); adposition
message of condolence
ci (form of Chinese poetry)
Song poetry; Song ci
indeclinable function word; particle; auxiliary; discourse marker
foreword; preface; introduction · prefatory modifying statement (in waka)
memorial address; words of condolence; funeral oration; eulogy
praise; eulogy
words; speech; expression