長歌

Readings

Kana: ちょうか、ながうた

Romaji: chōka, nagauta

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