ユーモラス
Meanings
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Describes a person, remark, situation, or work that has a gentle, witty, or amusing quality. Often used for a dry or sophisticated humor rather than slapstick.
His speech was very humorous.
The humorous illustrations soften the tone of the magazine.
Usage patterns
- ユーモラスな〈人〉a humorous, witty person
He's a humorous person, and everyone ends up laughing when he talks.
- 〈物〉をユーモラスに描くto depict/draw something in a humorous way
That cartoonist depicts everyday scenes in a humorous way.
- ユーモラスな口調で〈動詞〉to say/speak in a humorous tone
The teacher explained the difficult topic in a humorous tone.