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.
scholarly people. scholarly people is a plural form of scholarly person. a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines. person noun. scholarly people | scholarly persons. intellectual Â» person Â» organism Â» living thing.