noun
tanka; 31-mora Japanese poem
Literary term referring to the classical 31-mora poetic form, synonymous with 短歌. Used in traditional poetry contexts.
See also: 短歌
三十一文字は、五・七・五・七・七の音数で構成される。
A 31-mora poem is composed of 5-7-5-7-7 syllable counts.
He poured his feelings into a 31-mora poem.