noun
poet; composer of a poem
Refers specifically to the person who writes or composes a poem, often in the context of waka, tanka, or renga. The term 読み手 can also mean 'reader' or 'chanter', but this form with 詠 emphasizes the act of composing.
See also: 読み手
この歌の詠み手は誰ですか。
Who is the composer of this poem?
彼は優れた短歌の詠み手として知られている。
He is known as an excellent composer of tanka.
Standard kanji spelling for a person who composes poetry, especially waka or tanka.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common but still used in poetic contexts.
Compound of 詠み (yomi, 'composing poetry', the continuative form of 詠む) + 手 (te, 'person'). The kanji 詠 specifically denotes poetic composition, distinguishing it from 読む (to read).