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Pronunciation / Transliteration: haiku
"Il haiku esprime la bellezza di un momento."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5.
"The poet captured the essence of spring in a beautiful haiku." - 2
A poem written in this form, often evoking nature or a moment in time.
"Her haiku reflected the tranquility of the morning dew."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Japanese elements 'hai' (playful/comic) and 'ku' (verse), originating from earlier renga forms. It evolved into its modern minimalist structure of 5-7-5 syllables during the Edo period, famously championed by masters like Matsuo Basho.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Haiku" is said worldwide
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Haïku
Transliteration: aïku
"Le haïku capture la beauté de la nature."
Haiku
Transliteration: haiku
"Das Haiku beschreibt den Frieden der Natur."
Haiku
Transliteration: haiku
"Il haiku esprime la bellezza di un momento."
Haiku
Transliteration: haiku
"El haiku captura la esencia de la naturaleza."
Haiku
Transliteration: haiku
"O haiku reflete a beleza do momento."
हाइकु
Transliteration: haiku
"हाइकु प्रकृति की सुंदरता को दर्शाता है।"
俳句
Transliteration: pái jù
"俳句捕捉了自然的本质。"
하이쿠
Transliteration: haiku
"하이쿠는 자연의 아름다움을 포착합니다."
俳句
Transliteration: haiku
"俳句は自然の美しさを表現します。"
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