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  1. senryunoun

    a haiku-like poem of up to 17 syllables, usually humorous or satirical.

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  1. senryu

    Senryū (川柳) is a Japanese form of short poetry similar to haiku in construction: three lines with 17 morae (or on, often translated as syllables, but see the article on onji for distinctions). Senryū tend to be about human foibles while haiku tend to be about nature, and senryū are often cynical or darkly humorous while haiku are more serious. Unlike haiku, senryū do not include a kireji (cutting word), and do not generally include a kigo, or season word.

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  1. Senryū

    Senryū is a Japanese form of short poetry similar to haiku in construction: three lines with 17 or fewer total morae. Senryū tend to be about human foibles while haiku tend to be about nature, and senryū are often cynical or darkly humorous while haiku are more serious. Unlike haiku, senryū do not include a kireji, and do not generally include a kigo, or season word.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Senryu in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Senryu in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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