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Why is it called haiku?

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Anonymous

∙ 10y ago
Updated: 3/22/2024

The term "haiku" comes from Japanese, where "hai" means "play" and "ku" means "verse." Haiku poems are traditionally written in 3 lines with a syllable pattern of 5-7-5, and they are known for their simplicity and focus on nature.

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