tanka

The word “tanka” has 2 syllables: tan-ka

It's pronounced as /ˈtæŋ.kə/

What is synonym and antonym for tanka?

In the thesaurus, “tanka” has 47 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for tanka along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tanka

Meanings of tanka

noun
1. A form of Japanese verse in five lines of 5, 7, 5, 7, and 7 morae.
2. A strong, forceful expression.
3. A Tibetan painting of the Buddha on fabric.
4. An ethnic group of boat people in the Canton area.
5. A kind of boat used in Canton, about 25 feet long and often rowed by tanka women; junk.
6. A coin and unit of currency of varying value, formerly used in parts of India and Central Asia.

Example Sentences

The poet composed a beautiful tanka inspired by the autumn scenery.
In her literature class, she analyzed the structure of a traditional tanka.
He enjoys writing tanka because of its concise yet expressive nature.
The anthology featured a collection of classic Japanese tanka.
She experimented with different themes while crafting her latest tanka.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms or another words to tanka, such as: anacreontic, ballad, blank verse, clerihew, dithyramb, eclogue, elegy.

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