noun
uta
Uta (noun) means a short traditional Japanese poem, especially a waka. Example: “The exhibit displayed several uta written in elegant brushstroke calligraphy.”
noun
1
A short traditional Japanese poem, especially a waka.
"The exhibit displayed several uta written in elegant brushstroke calligraphy."
2
Cutaneous leishmaniasis, a skin disease caused by a parasite spread through sandfly bites.
"Uta is still common in parts of the Andes where sandflies thrive."
How to use uta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDepending on context, either a classic short Japanese poem or a tropical skin disease — two unrelated meanings that happen to share a spelling.
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Etymology
The poetry sense comes from the Japanese word うた (uta), meaning "song" or "poem."
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What does “uta” mean?
The word “uta” means a short traditional Japanese poem, especially a waka. In plain terms, depending on context, either a classic short Japanese poem or a tropical skin disease — two unrelated meanings that happen to share a spelling.
How do you use “uta” in a sentence?
Here is “uta” used in a sentence: “The exhibit displayed several uta written in elegant brushstroke calligraphy.”
What part of speech is “uta”?
“Uta” is a noun.
Where does the word “uta” come from?
The word “uta” comes from Japanese. The poetry sense comes from the Japanese word うた (uta), meaning "song" or "poem.".
How many meanings does “uta” have?
“Uta” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short traditional Japanese poem, especially a waka.
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