Video: Tanka Poem: Definition & Examples Tanka poems are a traditional Japanese style of poetry that follows a set pattern. In this lesson, you'll learn the structure of the tanka, be introduced to its subject matter, and be presented with examples of this type of poetry.
adj. 1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of scholarship: scholarly pursuits; a scholarly edition with footnotes. See Synonyms at learned. 2. Having or showing a strong interest in scholarship or learning. scholâ²arÂ·liÂ·ness n. (ËskÉl Ér li). adj. adv.
scholar. A scholar is a child or student who has obtained a scholarship, by which they obtain money for their studies from their school or university, or from some other organization. ...a Rhodes scholar. A person who studies an academic subject and knows a lot about it is sometimes referred to as a scholar. This is a rather old-fashioned use. ...Benjamin Jowett, the theologian and Greek scholar.