also: かかい
noun
poetry gathering; tanka party; tanka competition
A social event where participants compose and appreciate tanka poetry, often with a competitive or festive element.
来月、地域の歌会に参加する予定です。
I plan to join the local tanka gathering next month.
歌会では、参加者が自作の短歌を披露し合います。
At the poetry party, participants share their own tanka with each other.