Shichigon-zekku

Shichigon-zekku

Shichigon-zekku (七言絶句) is the Japanese term for a poetry verse form (often of Chinese origin) consisting of four phrases each seven Chinese characters ("kanji" - 漢字) in length.

"Shichigon-zekku" are the most common form of classical Chinese poems ("kanshi" - 漢詩), and the standard form of "shigin" (Japanese chanted poetry).

Composition

In composing "Shichigon-zekku", the character of the phrases ("zekku") is important. The is as follows:

*First phrase ("kiku" - 起句): Depiction of the scene
*Second phrase ("shoku" - 承句): Add further illustration and detail to the "kiku"
*Third phrase ("tenku" - 転句): By changing the scene of action, reveal the true essence of the poem
*Fourth phrase ("kekku" - 結句): In assimilating the "tenku" draw together and complete the poem

The Japanese terms mean literally: "bringing into being"; "understanding"; "changing" and "drawing together".

Example

The examples below illustrate poems in "Shichigon-zekku" form:

Author: "Du Mu" (杜牧), (803～852).

Author: "Ishikawa Jozan" (石川丈山), (1583～1672).

ee also

*Chinese poetry
*Shigin
*Japanese poetry

External links

* [http://www.tansou.com/waka_tanka/kobetu_no_uta/fujisan.html Background to Mount Fuji poem] (Japanese)
* [http://www5b.biglobe.ne.jp/%7Ekida2366/kansi2.htm Explanation of "Shichigon-zekku" form and history] (Japanese)


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