tanka

Meanings

• noun

  A form of traditional Japanese poetry consisting of five lines with a 5-7-5-7-7 syllable count.

  - "The tanka form of poetry brings a sense of peace and tranquility."
  - "In the garden, cherry blossoms bloom in a tanka of beauty."

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Variants

List of all variants of tanka that leads to same result
tanga , tanka , tankas

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Etymology

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Derived from the Japanese words 'tanka' which means 'short song' or 'short poem'.

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Trivia

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1. Tanka poetry was traditionally written on paper folded into a specific shape called 'gamaguchi' to ensure the correct syllabic structure.

2. The famous Japanese poet Matsuo Basho is known for his innovative and influential tanka poetry.

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Related Concepts

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1. Haiku: Haiku is another form of traditional Japanese poetry that shares some similarities with tanka, such as the use of syllabic structure and nature imagery.

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Culture

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Tanka poetry originated in Japan during the Heian period (794-1185 AD) and was traditionally written in Chinese characters. It has since evolved into a distinct art form in Japanese literature.

How to Memorize "tanka"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the syllabic structure of tanka: 5-7-5-7-7.
   - Imagine a Japanese garden filled with cherry blossoms as you write your tanka.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the syllabic structure of tanka with the number of fingers on each hand.
   - Create associations with nature and seasons when writing tanka.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Fish-Eyes' to remember the syllabic structure: 5-7-5-7-7.
   - Create a mnemonic sentence, such as 'Five green apples, Seven tasty oranges' to help remember the syllabic structure.

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