Word details
和歌
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 和歌
Dictionary
Entry
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
和
8 strokes
Frequency: 124
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
harmony
Japanese style
peace
soften
Japan
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ワ
オ
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やわ.らぐ
やわ.らげる
なご.む
なご.やか
あ.える
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あい
いず
かず
かつ
かつり
かづ
たけ
ち
とも
な
にぎ
まさ
やす
よし
より
わだこ
わっ
歌
14 strokes
Frequency: 519
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
song
sing
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
うた
うた.う
倭
10 strokes
Frequency: 2098
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
Yamato
ancient Japan
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ワ
イ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やまと
したが.う
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まさ
やす
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