waka

Definition

A kind of classical Japanese poem.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 和歌 (waka), from Middle Chinese 和 (ɣwa), a gloss for 倭 (ʔwa, “Japan”) + 歌 (ka, “song”).

Example Sentences

• "“Hey, look. There's one of those Jap waka poems on the back of this cigarette package.”"