# 俳 — Haiku

Frequency rank 1287 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 孤 (Orphan), less common than 塗 (Paint).

- On’yomi: はい
- Kun’yomi: —
- Radical: 人 Person (Kangxi 9)
- Frequency path: Level X of XX

A leader on the left stands with a criminal on the right — the leader of criminals writes haiku poetry in prison, finding beauty in confinement.

In words:

- 俳優 はいゆう — actor,actress,player,performer
- 俳句 はいく — haiku poetry

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