haiku
/ˈhaɪkuː/
NOUN
1. A traditional Japanese short poem
A Japanese poem traditionally consisting of three lines with a 5-7-5 mora pattern, often focusing on nature, seasons, or a moment of observation.
1.1. Japanese poetic form
A traditional Japanese poetic form characterized by brevity, three lines, a 5-7-5 mora structure, and often a seasonal or natural theme.
Synonyms
- Japanese poem
- Japanese verse
Examples
- The poet composed a traditional haiku inspired by the beauty of spring.
- Japanese haiku often capture a fleeting moment in nature.
Related Words
NOUN
2. A short three-line poem
A brief poem in any language following the haiku structure of five syllables in the first and third lines and seven in the second, commonly exploring nature or a single observation.
2.1. Short structured poetry
A concise three-line poem following the adapted 5-7-5 syllable pattern, expressing an image, feeling, or observation in a few words.
Synonyms
- short poem
- three-line poem
- brief verse
Antonyms
- prose
Examples
- The students wrote a haiku about the changing colors of autumn leaves.
- She expressed her feelings in a simple haiku of three carefully arranged lines.
Related Words
- senryu
- tanka
- limerick
- quatrain
- poem
- free verse