No. 2,474 in Japanese
俳句
A "俳句" is a traditional Japanese poem consisting of 17 syllables in a 5-7-5 pattern, often focusing on nature or seasonal themes.
In a sentence
俳句は日本の伝統的な詩歌形式です。
Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry.
The word '俳句' is used to refer broadly to the poetic form as a concept.
有名な俳句として、松尾芭蕉の作品があります。
Famous haikus include works by Matsuo Bashō.
Here, '俳句' is utilized to mention specific instances or examples of haiku poems.
彼女は俳句を詠むのが得意です。
She is skilled at composing haikus.
In this sentence, '俳句' is the object of action, referring to the act of composing or engaging in haiku.
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