ジョーク
Meanings
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A loanword from English, used for a humorous story, remark, or prank. Often implies a lighthearted, witty, or playful tone.
He always tells funny jokes.
It was just a joke, so don't take it seriously.
Usage patterns
- ジョークを言うto tell a joke
He always tells a joke before meetings to lighten the mood.
- ジョークを飛ばすto crack a joke
The teacher often cracks jokes during class.
- ジョークが通じるfor a joke to be understood/land
When cultures differ, a joke sometimes doesn't land.
- 〈事〉をジョークにするto turn something into a joke
He turned his failure into a joke and made everyone laugh.