noun
tale about robbers; kabuki play about robbers
A genre of stories or kabuki plays centered on thieves and bandits, often with a romanticized or dramatic portrayal. The term is associated with traditional Japanese theater and literature.
白浪物は、歌舞伎で人気のあるジャンルの一つです。
Shiranamimono is one of the popular genres in kabuki.
この小説は典型的な白浪物で、義賊が主人公です。
This novel is a typical shiranamimono, featuring a chivalrous thief as the main character.