riju (a diary literary form in traditional Japanese literature)

Riju is a diary literary form in traditional Japanese literature, which is a special form of diary usually used to record one's thoughts, feelings, experiences, and observations. riju first appeared in the Heian period, and was a form of literature for the aristocracy. As times changed, riju gradually became a universal literary form that was widely used in Japanese literature, history, philosophy, and sociology.

The characteristic of riju is that it is written in a very free style and content, and the author is free to record his or her own thoughts, feelings, experiences, and observations without any restriction. riju is usually not written for public publication, but rather for the purpose of recording one's personal life and feelings. As a result, the content of riju is usually more personal, authentic and profound, and has high literary and historical value.

How to write riju

Riju is written in a very free manner, but there are some basic writing rules and tips that can help you write riju better.

Choose a topic

Riju is usually written around a topic or an event. Before writing, you need to choose a topic or an event and then write around that topic or event. The theme can be your life, work, study, traveling, family, friends, love, affection, etc. Anything that interests you or you feel is worth recording.

Recording your thoughts, feelings and experiences

The point of riju is to record your thoughts, feelings and experiences. When writing riju, you need to record your own thoughts, feelings, and experiences as much as possible, without deliberately trying to cater to other people's tastes or writing styles. riju's truthfulness and profundity are its most important features, so you need to express your own true feelings and deep thoughts as much as possible.

Maintaining continuity and consistency

Riju is usually about continuity and consistency, which means that you need to maintain continuity and consistency in your writing, and record your daily life and feelings as much as you can. riju is not a short piece of writing, but rather a long-term recording process, so you need to maintain continuity and consistency in your writing.

Attention to detail and description

Detail and description in riju is very important, and it gives the reader more insight into your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. When writing riju, you need to pay attention to details and descriptions and describe your feelings and experiences as much as possible to give the reader a deeper insight into your inner world.