waka; classic Japanese poem, esp. a tanka, often 31 morae
tanka; 31-mora Japanese poem
万葉集で和歌を学んだ。
I studied waka in the Man'yoshu.
和歌には季節の美しさが詠まれている。
The beauty of the seasons is expressed in waka.
和歌の美しさに魅せられて勉強を始めた。
I was charmed by the beauty of waka and began studying.