ちょうか 長歌 LinksSentence search for 長歌Sentence search for ちょうかSentence search for ながうたKanji details for 長 and 歌Edit in JMdict Noun1. traditional Japanese poem with verses of five and seven morae repeated at least three times, usu. ending with a verse of sevenSee also 短歌Noun2. long epic song with shamisen accompaniment (developed in Kyoto in the late 16th century)Only applies to ながうた, See also 長唄Other forms長歌 【ながうた】 Discussions Log in to talk about this word.