also: みうた
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.
At the New Year's poetry reading, His Majesty's poem was presented.
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.
Please let me hear your poem, teacher.
Standard polite prefix お + 歌. The most common spelling for both senses.
Kanji spelling using 御 for the honorific prefix. Also read みうた in formal contexts.
Formal reading used specifically for imperial poems. Rare in modern usage.
Search-only kanji form; not a standard modern spelling.
Polite prefix お (or honorific 御) attached to 歌 (うた, 'song/poem'). The reading みうた uses the older honorific prefix み.