haika

/ˈhaɪkə/ or /ˈhɑɪkɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

A traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines with a syllable count of 5-7-5.

“The poet’s collection of haikas was a masterpiece of contemporary Japanese literature.”

Synonyms

  • haiku
  • senryu

Antonyms

  • free verse
  • prose