Basho
noun
Basho Matsuo, 1644?–94, Japanese poet.
Basho
American
[bah-shaw]
/ bɑˈʃɔ /
noun
Basho
1
British
/ bɑːˈʃɔː /
noun
basho
2
British
/ ˈbæʃəʊ /
noun
Etymology
Origin of basho
C20: from Japanese
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“As Matsuo Basho wrote, it’s a scary spot,” he said.
From New York Times ● Mar. 18, 2022
It was this haiku, written by the Japanese master Matsuo Basho and translated by R.H.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 8, 2021
Kyushu Basho in Fukuoka from Nov. 8-22 moved to Tokyo.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 12, 2020
The Brooklyn-based guitarist cites experts including Robbie Basho and John Fahey as influences, and the spirits of those artists weave through these eight tracks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 3, 2015
Here is a hokku by Basho, one of the most skilled composers in that form.
From A Study of Poetry by Bliss Perry
Then she discovered the bi-monthly, 15 day championships, known as basho, and from there, she was hooked.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2025
It didn't stop them falling head over heels, however, and they have watched every basho this year.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2025
Aside from golf, Mr Trump will attend the final day of the sumo "basho" or tournament and meet Japan's new emperor, Naruhito.
From BBC ● May 26, 2019
The spring basho runs for two weeks, and there have already been some upsets.
From New York Times ● May 24, 2019
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