noun
Physical act of thrusting or charging into something; can be literal or figurative.
彼の突っ込みは強烈で、相手は後ろに倒れた。
His thrust was so powerful that his opponent fell backward.
noun
digging into; depth of inquiry
Act of probing deeply into a matter, asking pointed questions, or showing thoroughness.
記者の突っ込みが鋭くて、社長は言葉に詰まった。
The reporter's probing was so sharp that the president was at a loss for words.
noun
straight man (comedy)
In manzai or comedy duos, the partner who points out the absurdities and delivers corrections or retorts; often contrasted with ぼけ (funny man).
彼は漫才でツッコミを担当している。
He plays the straight man in the comedy duo.
noun
A witty retort or pointed remark, often in casual conversation; can be humorous or critical.
彼女のツッコミがいつも面白い。
Her quips are always funny.
noun
putting everything together; including everything
Used when summarizing or bundling items, costs, or details into one total; often in phrases like 突っ込みで (in total).
旅費は全部突っ込みで5万円だった。
The travel expenses came to 50,000 yen all included.
noun
penetrative sex; intercourse
Slang term for sexual intercourse, emphasizing penetration.
そういう突っ込みの話はやめてくれ。
Stop talking about that kind of sex stuff.
Alternate okurigana spelling, less common but acceptable.
Irregular okurigana usage; it is such.
Noun form of the verb 突っ込む (to thrust into), from 突く (to poke) + 込む (to go into). The comedy sense derives from the idea of 'thrusting' a correction at the partner.