also: かいじゃ
person who attends a renga meeting
Archaic term from the context of renga (linked verse) gatherings. Not used in modern Japanese outside historical or literary references.
See also: 連歌
At the renga meeting, the attendees gathered to compose verses.
chairperson; moderator; MC; host
attendee; those present
visitor (esp. at a hospital)
Standard kanji form for this archaic term.
Alternate reading かいじゃ is rare and archaic.
Composed of 会 (meeting) and 者 (person). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it directly describes a participant in a renga gathering.