兼けん題だい

noun

announced poem topic

In traditional poetry gatherings (e.g., renga, haikai), a topic announced in advance for participants to compose poems on. Contrasts with 席題, a topic given on the spot.

See also: 席題

• 今こん月げつの歌うた会かいの兼けん題だいは「月つき」です。

  The announced topic for this month's poetry gathering is 'the moon'.