長歌 chōka
chōka
Noun
1. traditional Japanese poem with verses of five and seven morae repeated at least three times, usu. ending with a verse of seven
Related to 短歌
Noun
2. long epic song with shamisen accompaniment (developed in Kyoto in the late 16th century)
Related to 長唄
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Essential 9 items
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nagautade
て-form: Used to connect clauses, make requests, or chain actions
1. In a long poem; With a long poem
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Common 6 items
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nagautajārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. It was not a long song.; It wasn't a long story.
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nagautajanakattadesu
The polite, past negative form
1. Wasn't a long song.; Wasn't a ballad.
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nagautadeshō
Expresses probability in a polite manner ("probably…")
1. Probably a long song.; Likely a ballad.
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chōkadewārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Was not a long song.; Was not a ballad.
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nagautadattara
The "-tara" conditional form ("if/when…")
1. If the long song…; When the long song…
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nagautadeareba
The "-eba" conditional form ("if/when…")
1. If it is a long song; When it is a long song
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nagautanara
The "-nara" conditional form ("if/when…")
1. If/when a long song…; If the song is long…
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