落らく首しゅ

noun

lampoon; satirical poem

Historical term for anonymous satirical verses, often posted publicly to criticize authorities or current events. Primarily associated with pre-modern Japan.

• 江え戸ど時じ代だいには、政せい治じを風ふう刺しする落らく首しゅがよく貼はられた。

  In the Edo period, lampoons satirizing politics were often posted.