歌合 (utaawase) Japanese meaning: poetry contest | KotomoraDuring 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.
