“Pivot word” in Japanese
Short answer
Pivot word in Japanese is “掛詞” (kakekotoba). Full meaning: kakekotoba, pivot word, play on words (esp. in poetry), pun.
Other ways to say “Pivot word” in Japanese
懸詞
kakekotoba kakekotoba, pivot word, play on words (esp. in poetry), pun
掛け詞
kakekotoba kakekotoba, pivot word, play on words (esp. in poetry), pun
かけ詞
kakekotoba kakekotoba, pivot word, play on words (esp. in poetry), pun
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