Tanka and Verse

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Tanka noun - A form of Japanese poetry; the 1st and 3rd lines have five syllables and the 2nd, 4th, and 5th have seven syllables.

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Verse and tanka are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Verse" instead a noun "Tanka".

Verse noun - A composition using rhythm and often rhyme to create a lyrical effect.

Usage example: composed a short verse for his mother's birthday

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Tanka and verse are semantically related. You can use "Tanka" instead a noun "Verse".

Nearby Words: version, versification, versing

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