famous poem; excellent poem
Refers to a well-known or outstanding poem, typically a waka or tanka. Often used in literary or classical contexts.
百人一首には多くの名歌が収められている。
The Hyakunin Isshu contains many famous poems.
彼は古今和歌集から名歌を選んで解
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.