Associations to the word «Tanka»

Wiktionary

TANKA, noun. A form of Japanese verse in five lines of 5,7,5,7,7 morae
TANKA, noun. A strong, forceful expression
TANKA, noun. A Tibetan painting of the Buddha on fabric.
TANKA, noun. A kind of boat used in Canton, about 25 feet long and often rowed by women.
TANKA, noun. (historical) A coin and unit of currency of varying value, formerly used in parts of India and Central Asia.
TANKA, noun. A member of a group of people in southern China who traditionally live on junks.

Dictionary definition

TANKA, noun. A form of Japanese poetry; the 1st and 3rd lines have five syllables and the 2nd, 4th, and 5th have seven syllables.
TANKA, noun. A Tibetan religious painting on fabric.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy