お歌うた

noun

imperial poem; poem by the emperor or imperial family

Formal or literary term for a poem composed by the emperor or a member of the imperial family. Often used in historical or ceremonial contexts.

• 新しん年ねんの歌会始かかいはじめで、陛へい下かのお歌うたが披ひ露ろうされた。

  At the New Year's poetry reading, His Majesty's poem was presented.

noun

poem; song (honorific)

Honorific term for a poem or song, used to show respect toward the creator. Can refer to any poem or song, not limited to imperial works.

• 先せん生せいのお歌うたをぜひ聞きかせてください。

  Please let me hear your poem, teacher.