joke
Derived from the Latin 'jocari' meaning 'to joke' or 'to jest'.
NOUN
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Antonyms
seriousness
A joke is a statement, story, or anecdote intended to make someone laugh. It often involves a punchline or an unexpected twist that elicits humor.
| plural |
|---|
| jokes |
- Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side! — なぜ鶏は道路を渡ったのか？反対側に行くためだ！
- He told a funny joke at the party that had everyone laughing. — 彼はパーティーでみんなを笑わせた面白いジョークを言った。
register: informal
VERB
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tease
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rail
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to jest
untranslatable
(The phrase 'to jest' captures the act of joking but doesn't translate cleanly to a single verb.)
Antonyms
be serious
To joke means to say something funny or to tease someone in a light-hearted manner. This action is typically not meant to be taken seriously.
| past | present_participle |
|---|---|
| joked | joking |
- She joked about the long lines at the coffee shop, making everyone smile. — 彼女はコーヒーショップの長い列について冗談を言って、みんなを笑顔にした。
- Don't be upset; I was just joking! — 気を悪くしないで；私はただ冗談を言っていただけです！
register: informal