famous poem; excellent poem
Refers to a well-known or outstanding poem, typically a waka or tanka. Often used in literary or classical contexts.
The Hyakunin Isshu contains many famous poems.
He selected and explained excellent poems from the Kokin Wakashū.
acrostic waka with hidden name
Compound of 名 (mei, 'famous, excellent') and 歌 (ka, 'poem, song'). The reading めいか is the on'yomi of both characters.