About Nōin
Lived 988 – 1050 (aged 61–62). Nōin was a Japanese poet.
, also known as , was a Japanese poet and monk of the late Heian period.
Along with Izumi Shikibu, Nōin is one of "Thirty-six Medieval Poetry Immortals" of waka poetry selected by (1107–1165).
Nōin is the author of Gengenshu and Nōin Utamakura.
Poetry One of his poems is anthologized in the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu:
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Nōin?
Japanese poet
When was Nōin born?
Nōin was born in 988.
When did Nōin die?
Nōin died in 1050.
What was Nōin's occupation?
Nōin was a poet.
What nationality was Nōin?
Nōin was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nōin. https://biography.guide/noin/
MLA: "Nōin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/noin/.
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