- traditional Japanese poem with verses of five and seven morae repeated at least three times, usu. ending with a verse of sevensee also 短歌
- long epic song with shamisen accompaniment (developed in Kyoto in the late 16th century)only applies to ながうたsee also 長唄
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This meaning refers to a specific poetic form in Japanese literature that traditionally consists of alternating lines of five and seven morae. It is typically structured in a particular way to create a lyrical and rhythmic quality.
Generated: This meaning highlights the evolution of the long poem into a performance art that incorporates the traditional shamisen, which adds a musical element and is rooted in specific historical contexts of Japanese culture.
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