noun
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)
この歌には万葉調の素朴な力強さがある。
This poem has the simple, powerful quality of Man'yōshū-style poetry.