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haiku — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • haiku noun A short Japanese poem written in three lines, traditionally with five, seven, and five syllable-like units, often evoking a season or a scene from nature.

Senses

haiku is used for these senses in English:

  • haiku A Japanese poem in three lines, the first and last consisting of five morae, and the second consisting of seven morae, usually with an emphasis on the season or a naturalistic theme.