- Tanka - Wikipedia
Japanese poet and critic Masaoka Shiki revived the term tanka in the early twentieth century for his statement that waka should be renewed and modernized [5] Haiku is also a term of his invention, used for his revision of standalone Hokku, with the same idea
- Tanka Poetry - Definition and Examples - Poem Analysis
The tanka poem is one of the oldest forms of Japanese poetry It originated in the seventh century and became the preferred form of the Japanese Imperial Court
- Tanka Poetry Defined: 3 Examples of Tanka Poems - 2025 - MasterClass
A tanka (“short poem” or “short song”) is a free verse, 31-syllable poem originating in Japan Japanese poets historically wrote these in one unbroken line, but now they commonly write tanka poems in three lines
- Tanka - Academy of American Poets
The tanka is a thirty-one-syllable poem, traditionally written in a single unbroken line A form of waka, Japanese song or verse, tanka translates as “short song,” and is better known in its five-line, 5 7 5 7 7 syllable count form
- What is Tanka? - Tanka Journal
Tanka is a poetry form which originated in Japan more than 13 centuries ago In its purest form, tanka poems are most commonly written as expressions of gratitude, love, or self-reflection
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- What is a tanka poem? - BBC Maestro
The word “tanka” translates as “short poem” or “short song”, which gives you a good idea of its genre It doesn’t have to rhyme, but its syllabic rules and structure are strict
- Tanka Poetry: History, Structure, and How to Write Your Own
Tanka poetry is a traditional Japanese poetic form known for its brevity, emotional depth, and evocative imagery Composed of five lines—often in a 5-7-5-7-7 syllable pattern—Tanka offers a direct yet nuanced way to capture fleeting moments or profound reflections
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