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Tanka in Japanese

Tanka in Japanese is 蛋民, 短歌.

Tanka in Japanese

蛋民

noun

Pronounced: tanmin

A member of a group of people in southern China who traditionally live on junks.

短歌

noun

Pronounced: tanka

A form of Japanese verse in five lines of 5, 7, 5, 7, and 7 morae.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Common Japanese translations

the of to AND a in I that for you IT on

Frequently asked questions

What is "Tanka" in Japanese?

"Tanka" in Japanese is 蛋民, 短歌.

How do you pronounce 蛋民?

"Tanka" in Japanese is 蛋民, pronounced "tanmin".

Are there other ways to say "Tanka" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "Tanka": 蛋民, 短歌.

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