imayō
1. modern style; contemporary style
2. verse form from the Heian and Kamakura periods consisting of 4 lines each divided into two parts of 7 and 5 syllables
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1. modern style; contemporary style
2. verse form from the Heian and Kamakura periods consisting of 4 lines each divided into two parts of 7 and 5 syllables
1. verse form from the Heian and Kamakura periods consisting of 4 lines each divided into two parts of 7 and 5 syllables
1. If/when the imayo song…; If/when a song in the imayo style…
1. In the style of *imayō* songs; Using *imayō* song style
1. Current song; Modern song
1. It wasn't a modern song.; It wasn't a contemporary ballad.
1. Was a contemporary song.; Was a song of the present age.
1. Wasn't a modern song.; Wasn't a current style song.
1. It's not a modern song.; It's not in the current style.
1. Probably a ballad.; Probably a popular song.