noun
playful writings; whimsical compositions
Refers to light, humorous, or fanciful pieces of writing, often in a literary or classical context. Not used for casual modern texts.
彼の戯書には、風刺と遊び心が溢れている。
His playful writings are full of satire and whimsy.
この随筆集は、江戸時代の戯書の影響を受けている。
This collection of essays is influenced by the playful writings of the Edo period.