“Poetical word” in Japanese
Short answer
Poetical word in Japanese is “歌語” (kago). Full meaning: word mainly used in tanka, poetical word.
Other ways to say “Poetical word” in Japanese
歌詞
kashi song lyrics, words of a song, libretto; word mainly used in tanka, poetical word
歌言葉
utakotoba song lyrics, words of a song, libretto; word mainly used in tanka, poetical word
うたことば
utakotoba song lyrics, words of a song, libretto; word mainly used in tanka, poetical word
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