+**Waka** is a classical genre of [Japanese](/wiki/Japan) poetry, traditionally a refined art of courtly expression. These short verses, often exploring themes of nature and love, predate and encompass forms like [Tanka](/wiki/Tanka).
+## See also
+- [Poetry](/wiki/Poetry)
+- [Haiku](/wiki/Haiku)
+- [Verse](/wiki/Verse)
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