歌合
Meanings
1
poetry contest
A traditional Japanese poetry competition, often involving waka or tanka, where participants compose and compare poems.
During the Heian period, poetry contests were often held at the imperial court.
Her work won the top prize at this year's poetry contest.
Usage patterns
- 歌合を催すto hold a poetry contest
A poetry contest was held at the imperial court.
- 歌合に出るto take part in a poetry contest
In his youth, he once took part in a famous poetry contest.
- 歌合で勝つto win a poetry contest
She brilliantly won the poetry contest.