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senryu

noun
sen·​ryu | \ ˈsen-rē-(ˌ)ü How to pronounce senryu (audio) \
plural senryu

Definition of senryu

: a 3-line unrhymed Japanese poem structurally similar to haiku but treating human nature usually in an ironic or satiric vein

Examples of senryu in a Sentence

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 The event is open to anyone interested in learning about the modern haiku, senryu and haibun types of poetry, focusing on contemporary free verse forms, not the familiar five-seven-five-syllable structure. — Carole Goldberg, courant.com, "Write Stuff: ‘Sex and the City’ author takes on life over 50," 7 Aug. 2019

First Known Use of senryu

1938, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for senryu

Japanese

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