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Noun referring to a short phrase, clause, or expression. Often used in literary contexts like poetry or grammar.
Theme

User and their classmate Aiko are studying Japanese poetry in a library, discussing how to improve their haiku compositions.

phrase

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Memory Hook

Imagine a 'cue' card with a phrase written on it. 'Cue' sounds like 『句』 (ku, 'phrase'), helping you remember it's a short phrase or expression.

Cultural Note

In Japanese literature, 『句』 (ku, 'phrase') is often used in poetry, such as in 『俳句』 (haiku, 'haiku'), a traditional form of short poetry with a 5-7-5 syllable structure.

Forms

Base: 句Noun referring to a short phrase, clause, or expression. Often used in literary contexts like poetry or grammar.