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詩
詩 (readings: し; Japanese kanji) means “poetry”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 詩人 (poet).
What does 詩 mean?
| Kanji | 詩 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | poetry |
| Readings | し |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 詩
詩 is read し depending on the word.
Example words with 詩
| Example | 詩人 (poet) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14