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What does 和歌 (わか, waka) mean?

和歌 (わか, waka) means waka; classic Japanese poem, esp. a tanka, often 31 morae.

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わか
waka

waka; classic Japanese poem, esp. a tanka, often 31 morae

  1. 1noun waka; classic Japanese poem, esp. a tanka, often 31 morae

Also written: 倭歌

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