Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 和歌(わか) in Japanese

和歌, 倭歌
Kana Reading
わか
Romaji
waka
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    waka; classic Japanese poem, esp. a tanka, often 31 morae


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

10 strokes

Yamato, ancient Japan

On'Yomi: ワ, イ

Kun'Yomi: したが.う

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JLPT 4

14 strokes

song, sing

On'Yomi: カ

Kun'Yomi: うた, うた.う

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JLPT 3

8 strokes

harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan

On'Yomi: ワ, オ, カ

Kun'Yomi: やわ.らぐ, やわ.らげる, なご.む, なご.やか

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