an anthology of poetry commissioned by order of an Emperor of Japan

the first of the 勅撰和歌集 (chokusen wakashū, “imperial waka anthologies”), compiled in 905-914 CE

the ninth imperial waka anthology, compiled in 1232-35

the eighth of the 勅撰和歌集 (chokusen wakashū, “imperial waka anthologies”), compiled in 1201-05

the second of the 勅撰和歌集 (chokusen wakashū, “imperial waka anthologies”), compiled in c. 951-953 CE

at first, firstly

first, the beginning, the start

the past and present / Short for 古今雛 (kokin-bina):

the past and present / old and new / the interval between the past and present; also, such a history

Short for 古今和歌集 (Kokin Wakashū): a waka anthology compiled in 905 / a surname