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一句

いっく

N2line of verse · haiku

Examples

心に残った一句を書き写した。

秋の夕暮れを一句に詠んだ。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 一句 is read as いっく and is an expression for one line or passage of verse or for one haiku.
  • Basic usage: Copying a memorable line appears in 心に残った一句を書き写す, while composing a haiku about an autumn evening appears in 秋の夕暮れを一句に詠む.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Scope determined by context
    • 一句を書き写す refers to copying a memorable line or passage, while 一句に詠む refers to expressing something as a haiku.

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