Man'yōshū-style poetry; poetic style of the Man'yōshū
Refers to the characteristic poetic style, diction, or tone of the 8th-century anthology 万葉集 (Man'yōshū). Used in literary and academic contexts.
See also: 万葉集 (まんようしゅう)
This poem has the simple, powerful quality of Man'yōshū-style poetry.
Compound of 万葉 (Man'yō, from 万葉集) and 調 (style/tone).