反歌
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Japanese
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| 反 | 歌 |
| はん Grade: 3 |
か Grade: 2 |
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Etymology
From Middle Chinese-derived elements 反 (han, “reflect, return”) + 歌 (ka, “poem”).
Pronunciation
Noun
- (poetry) a 短歌 (tanka, “short poem”) following a 長歌 (chōka, “long poem”) as a reflection or reply to the latter; compare English envoi
- Synonym: 返し歌 (kaeshiuta)
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