NichiDict

詠歌

えいか
[eika]

Meanings

1.Noun

poem (esp. tanka); song; composition of a poem or song

2.Noun

Buddhismpilgrim's song; pilgrim's hymn

3.Noun

singing a poem or song in a loud voice

Examples

新年の詠歌会に参加することになった。

I ended up participating in the New Year's poetry recital.

詠歌は古来より日本文化の一部だ。

Composing poems has been part of Japanese culture since ancient times.

彼は詠歌の才能に恵まれている。

He is blessed with a talent for composing poems.