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| − | In this case, the frog is the season word which references spring.[http://www.xs4all.nl/~daikoku/haiku/meguri/kuhi-2.htm Analysis of Basho's frog] Here, the translator decided to work to preserve the essence of the Japanese rather than enforce a strict pattern to it. | + | In this case, the frog is the season word which references spring.<ref>[http://www.xs4all.nl/~daikoku/haiku/meguri/kuhi-2.htm Analysis of Basho's frog]</ref> Here, the translator decided to work to preserve the essence of the Japanese rather than enforce a strict pattern to it. |
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Revision as of 20:01, March 29, 2007
Definition
A haiku is a traditional Japanese short poem written in a 5 7 5 syllabic structure and usually broken up into two or three lines. The themes of a haiku often revolve around nature and seasons. To be a proper haiku, it must contain a season word kigo which indicates which season the haiku is set in. Additionally, each of the lines must be a thought on its own.[1]
Example
Matsuo Bashô: Frog Haiku
Furu ike ya kawazu tobikomu mizu no oto
This is one of the most translated Japanese haikus[2] One translation of this poem by Lafcadio Hearn is:
Old pond frogs jumped in sound of water.
In this case, the frog is the season word which references spring.[3] Here, the translator decided to work to preserve the essence of the Japanese rather than enforce a strict pattern to it.
References
- ↑ Official Definitions of Haiku and Related Terms Haiku Society of America
- ↑ Translations of Basho's Frog
- ↑ Analysis of Basho's frog