English–Japanese
“haiku” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihaiku
Example
この俳句は五七五です。ko no hai ku wa go nana go de su
This haiku follows a five-seven-five pattern.
How to say “haiku” in Japanese
“Haiku” in Japanese is 俳句 (haiku).
Captures a small moment of nature or human feeling in a compact verse whose rhythm and detail suggest more than it states.
Example sentences with 俳句
図書館で好きな俳句を声に出して読みます。to sho kan de su ki na hai ku o koe ni da shi te yo mi ma su
I read my favorite haiku aloud at the library.
Tips for using 俳句
- English-language haiku often follows a five-seven-five syllable pattern, but Japanese haiku counts morae, so the two traditions use different measures.