Tanka (短歌, "short poem") is a genre of classical Japanese poetry and one of the major genres of Japanese literature. [1][2][3] Originally, in the time of the influential poetry anthology Man'yōshū (latter half of the eighth century AD), the term tanka was used to distinguish "short poems" from the longer chōka (長歌, "long poems"). [3] .

An anthology of Japanese poetry, Ten Thousand Leaves, that dates to 759, contains around forty-two hundred poems written in the tanka form. Today, tanka poetry is considered to be one of the most important forms to originate from Japan.

2021年7月23日 · 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. When poets write tanka in English, they utilize five lines, similar to a cinquain.

The tanka, which comprised the majority of Japanese poetry from the ninth to the nineteenth century, is possibly the central genre of Japanese literature. It has prototypes in communal song, in oral literature dating back to the seventh century, or earlier.

Although haiku is famous as traditional Japanese poetry throughout the world, Tanka that has more 1000 years history than haiku. Tanka has been closely attached to the lives of people and loved by them still today beyond the years. What is and how to write Tanka Poetry?

2021年7月20日 · Tanka poetry refers to a Japanese 31-syllable poem, traditionally written as a single, unbroken line. The word tanka translates to "short song." Similar to haiku poetry, tanka poems have specific syllable requirements.

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. Suitors would send a tanka to a woman the day after a date, and she would reply in kind.

2025年3月10日 · 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 …

2020年4月9日 · Tanka is a short, unrhymed Japanese poem (from tan, “short” and ka, “poem”), often composed of 31 syllables. Tanka is a form of waka, a highly imagistic lyric poem. Many English translations divide tanka into 5 lines of 5/7/5/7/7 syllables.

2023年11月28日 · The tanka poem is a type of classical Japanese poetry. It’s perhaps not as well-known as its close cousin the haiku; however, it’s a beautiful form of writing and definitely worth exploring. The word “tanka” translates as “short poem” or “short song”, which gives you a good idea of its genre.