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Soka

Soka

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A private university in Japan founded by the Soka Gakkai Buddhist movement
  • proper noun
: Soka
  • The campus of Soka University provides a serene environment for students to study and engage in cultural activities.

Examples

  • Soka is a musical genre that derives from Trinidadian calypso.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Soka and Haitian music constitute sources of enjoyment and cultural reaffirmation of Afro-Antilleans' roots.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Cybert Waterman, experienced deejay and businessman, believes that the reason for the attraction of soka is its catchy tunes and rhythm.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Soka University, founded by the Soka Gakkai Buddhist movement, is known for its innovative approach to education.

  • Many students from around the world choose to attend Soka University because of its commitment to peace and global citizenship.

Surface Forms

Soka main

Etymology

Soka names a private university and comes from the Japanese characters 創 and 価, meaning 'create' and 'value'. So Soka can be remembered as 'value creation', which fits a school that aims to grow ideas and people.