Where does “waka” come from?
Waka derives from Proto-Polynesian waka, which is cognate with Japanese 和歌.
waka (English): A kind of classical Japanese poem; A Maori canoe
Definitions
- A kind of classical Japanese poem; A Maori canoe
Ancestry of “waka”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Japanese | 和歌 | Japanese poetry, waka; tanka: 31-mora poetry... |
| 2 | Middle Chinese | 和 | — |