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Makes you want to compose a haiku! A roundup of commonly used autumn kigo (seasonal words)

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Don’t you sometimes feel the arrival of autumn in the crystal-clear sky and the slightly cool breeze?Haiku, which weave everyday, subtle changes into words, enrich our hearts.Yet when it comes time to compose a verse, you may often find yourself unsure which words to choose.In this article, we introduce common autumn kigo that are easy to incorporate into haiku.It’s full of seasonal words—about plants, flowers, and living creatures—that can inspire your expressions!Use this article as a guide and try composing your own lovely autumn verse.

Makes you want to compose a haiku! A roundup of commonly used autumn kigo (11–20)

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Haiku/ Wild geese

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Various verses come to mind—the sight of migratory wild geese flying away in a flock, and then the quiet sky that spreads afterward.

Their linked formation is lively, yet as they recede and the sky suddenly opens wide, a certain loneliness and the shift of the seasons seep in.

One recalls the clear, high sky and the chill in the air.

Incorporating “geese” into a haiku will naturally evoke a layered scene where motion and stillness overlap.

By depicting thoughts for what departs and the expanse of the sky left behind, it leads to a verse that conveys the deepening of autumn and a spaciousness of the heart.

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In conclusion

Autumn kigo carry a delicate beauty that lets you feel the changing season on your skin. When you sense the high sky and the cool breeze, expressing it with commonly loved autumn kigo will surely bring out even richer hues. Entrust the landscapes that arise in your heart to brief words, and savor the deepening of the season.