| In section 129 of the "Chomonju" (Collected Anecdotes (Ancient and Modern)), he is described as being 'A man of talent who excelled at [describing] the beauty of nature,' and indeed, although he was skilled at writing Chinese poetry, he truly excelled at waka. |
『著聞集』129に「風月の才人にすぐれ」と語るように、漢詩をも能くしたが、特に和歌の才能に優れた。 |