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# Arakida Moritake

(1473–1549)   Poet

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Arakida Moritake was a poet.

## Quick Facts About Arakida Moritake

Born January 1, 1473

Died September 9, 1549

Profession Poet

## About Arakida Moritake

Japanese poet... \| Arakida Moritake was a Japanese poet who excelled in the fields of waka, renga, and in particular haikai. He studied renga with Sōgi. He was the son of Negi Morihide, and a Shintoist. At the age of 69, he became head priest of the Inner Ise Shrine.

##  Quotes by Arakida Moritake

> [“A fallen blossom returning to the bough, I thought -- But no, a butterfly.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/arakida-moritake/a-fallen-blossom-returning-to-the-bough-i-thought-but-no-a-butterfly/)

[Arakida Moritake](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/arakida-moritake/)

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