What style of Japanese poetry did Kawabata write?
Haiku
Tanka
Shi
Renga
Answer
Haiku is a concise form of Japanese poetry, typically consisting of 17 syllables arranged in three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables, respectively. Kawabata's use of haiku reflects his interest in traditional Japanese culture and his desire to capture the essence of a moment or experience in a few carefully chosen words.
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