万まん葉よう調ちょう

noun

Man'yōshū-style poetry; poetic style of the Man'yōshū

Refers to the characteristic poetic style, diction, or tone of the 8th-century anthology 万葉集 (Man'yōshū). Used in literary and academic contexts.

See also: 万葉集 (まんようしゅう)

• この歌うたには万まん葉よう調ちょうの素そ朴ぼくな力ちから強づよさがある。

  This poem has the simple, powerful quality of Man'yōshū-style poetry.