sharebon; Edo-period comic novelette about the pleasure quarters
A genre of short, witty fiction from the late Edo period, often set in the red-light districts and known for its sophisticated, humorous dialogue.
Sharebon are a type of novel set in the pleasure quarters that were popular in the late Edo period.
From 洒落 (share, 'witty, stylish') + 本 (hon, 'book'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term reflects the genre's focus on clever, fashionable conversation.