Funny senryu poems composed by junior high school students: introducing outstanding works that will make you burst out laughing

Social worker / Care workermoko
My name is Moko, a mother of three who admired my mother and worked in the care industry as a care worker and as a medical social worker (MSW) in a hospital. I will be drawing on my previous experience to write mainly about caregiving. Thank you in advance.

Senryu, which capture everyday moments in a 5-7-5 rhythm, can, with a little ingenuity, produce lines so funny they make you burst out laughing.

Casual exchanges with friends, that feeling before a test, happenings during long vacations—familiar themes hide the best hints for entertaining pieces.

In this article, we’ll showcase plenty of humorous senryu that shine with the unique perspective of junior high school students.

Current students can enjoy relatable “been there” topics, while adults may recall their own school days with a sense of nostalgia.

Use this in many situations: as fun conversation fodder, as a reference for writing your own senryu, and more.

Funny senryu poems composed by junior high school students: Introducing outstanding works that will make you burst out laughing (11–20)

Diversity / Adults who say that / Uniformity

While proclaiming “diversity,” it incisively captures the contradiction of an adult society that, in practice, expects everyone to face the same direction.

The first half’s term “diversity” sounds lofty and forward-looking, but the sudden reveal of “uniformity” in the latter half lays bare reality, leaving a strong impression through contrast.

It’s not the kind of humor that amuses with wordplay; rather, it elicits a wry smile—“yeah, we’ve all seen that”—by gently pointing out such situations.

Slightly sardonic yet never overly sharp, this short verse quietly brings to light the misalignment lurking in everyday life.

Its appeal lies in how, despite its brevity, it succeeds as social satire.

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I’m in my rebellious phase, but I’ll still go along to the sushi restaurant.NEW!

Many parents struggle with their child’s rebellious phase.

A child who had been obedient may suddenly ignore their parents or act standoffish, leaving you unsure how to interact.

That’s when we’d like you to read this senryu and have a laugh.

Even though the kid is usually defiant, if you invite them out for sushi, they’ll tag along—adorable, isn’t it? They may be in a rebellious stage, but sushi’s appeal is irresistible.

Your child might also have something so appealing that it lets them forget their rebellion for a little while!

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