吟遊詩人 / bard
吟遊詩人 (gin'yū shijin) refers to a traveling poet or bard—someone who roams from place to place, composing and performing poetry, songs, or stories. Historically found in various cultures, including medieval Europe and ancient Japan, 吟遊詩人 evoke a romantic image of artists who carry tales and music across the land. In modern Japanese, the term is often used figuratively to describe creative, free-spirited individuals.
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