A traditional short Japanese poem of three lines, usually with a 5-7-5 mora (sound-unit) pattern; often includes a seasonal word (kigo).
俳句を始めて、季節ごとに一句詠んでいる。
I started writing haiku and compose one poem each season.
有名な俳人は短い句で深い情景を表現する。
Famous haiku poets express deep scenes with short verses.
俳句にはしばしば季語が含まれる。
Haiku often include a seasonal word (kigo).