pun

…(11) Puns are also called “good verses,” “agreements,” or “jokes,” and also refer to similar techniques such as “half-words,” “grazing,” and “twisting.” They correspond to the English word “pun.” Edo-period zappai were particularly good at this. …

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Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…(11)地口　〈秀句〉〈口合（くちあい）〉〈洒落（しやれ）〉ともいい，〈言いかけ〉〈掠（かす）り〉〈捩（もじ）り〉なども同様の技巧をさす。英語のパンpunにあたる。江戸の雑俳はとくにこれを得意とした。…

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