もじり
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Meanings
1
usually written using kana alone
A playful imitation or twist on a well-known work, phrase, or title, often for humorous effect.
The title of this movie is a parody of a famous novel.
His speech began with a spoof of a classic rakugo story.
2
usually written using kana alone
A humorous use of a word or phrase that exploits multiple meanings or similar sounds; often overlaps with parody when based on a known phrase.
That catchphrase is a pun on the word 'kakeru'.