Matsuo Basho (Japanese: 松尾 芭蕉) (1644–1694) was a renowned Japanese poet of haiku. His best-known poem is the "frog haiku":
| Japanese | Romaji | English |
|---|---|---|
| 古池や 蛙飛びこむ |
furu ike ya kawazu tobikomu |
Into the ancient pond A frog jumps |
References
- ↑ Translation by D. T. Suzuki: http://www.bopsecrets.org/gateway/passages/basho-frog.htm