Japanese poetic forms are verse forms from Japanese tradition, especially short lyric forms that depend on syllable or sound counts, line groupings, and careful compression rather than end rhyme. Common examples include haiku, tanka, senryu, renga, and choka. These forms often aim to suggest more than they state directly, using brief language, seasonal reference, or linked imagery.
Example
Autumn wind at dusk
One red leaf taps the garden stone
Then the silence deepens