Haiku Checker

Enter each line of your haiku to check if it follows the traditional 5-7-5 syllable structure. Each line is analyzed individually with a pass or fail indicator.

Traditional haiku originated in Japan and follows a 5-7-5 mora (syllable-like unit) structure across three lines. A haiku typically includes a seasonal reference (kigo) and a cutting word (kireji) that creates a pause or contrast. Famous example: "An old silent pond / A frog jumps into the pond / Splash! Silence again." — Matsuo Bashō