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長歌

Readings

Kana: ちょうか、ながうた
Romaji: chōka, nagauta
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

noun
1

traditional Japanese poem with verses of five and seven morae repeated at least three times, usu. ending with a verse of seven

See also: 短歌
2

long epic song with shamisen accompaniment (developed in Kyoto in the late 16th century)

See also: 長唄

Kanji

長
Readings: チョウ、 なが.い、 おさ
Meanings: long, leader, superior, senior
歌
Readings: カ、 うた、 うた.う
Meanings: song, sing