tanka
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A form of Japanese verse in five lines of 5, 7, 5, 7, and 7 morae.
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tanka
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A strong, forceful expression
A Tibetan painting of the Buddha on fabric.
tanka
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An ethnic group of boat people in the Canton area.
A kind of boat used in Canton, about 25 feet long and often rowed by tanka women; junk.
tanka
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A coin and unit of currency of varying value, formerly used in parts of India and Central Asia.