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The document discusses the Japanese Haiku poem, noting that it traditionally consists of 3 lines with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern and includes a kigo referring to the season. It originated as the opening stanza of longer poems and over time became standalone. A kireji cutting word is typically used and kigo can be difficult for those without Japanese cultural knowledge, though modern Haiku sometimes omit them.
- Author
- Tom
- Language
- EN