Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
haiku
noun
/ˈhaɪkuː/
Definition
A traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable structure.
Examples
- Spring rain falls softly on the house.
- The light of a candle is a slow-moving fire.
- In the cicada’s cry, no sign can foretell how soon it must die.
Meaning
Haiku captures a moment in nature or an emotion with simplicity and depth.
Synonyms
- Japanese poem
- Verse
