Meaning of the word haiku in English
What does haiku mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
haiku
US /ˈhaɪ.kuː/
UK /ˈhaɪ.kuː/
Noun
a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five, traditionally evoking images of the natural world.
Example:
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She wrote a beautiful haiku about the cherry blossoms.
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The poet specialized in writing short, evocative haikus.