Read the haiku. Each tree in the yard Announces its vigor With buds on each branch. What is the kigo in this haiku?

A kigo is a word or phrase that points to a season. In this haiku, “buds” suggest new growth on trees, which is associated with spring, so “buds” is the kigo. “Tree,” “yard,” and “branch” do not specifically indicate a season.

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