What does TANKA mean?

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Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A Japanese poem consisting of five lines, the first and third composed of five syllables and the others of seven.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈtæŋkə/, UK: /ˈtæŋkə/

Origin and Usage: The word "tanka" originated in Japan and has been used for centuries as a form of poetry. It is still commonly used in modern Japanese literature and has also been adopted by English-speaking poets.

Synonyms: None

Related Words: Haiku, Senryu, Renga, Kyoka

Example Sentences:

1. She wrote a beautiful tanka about the changing seasons.
2. He studied the structure and history of the tanka in his literature class.
3. The poet composed a series of tanka that expressed his love for nature.