noun, noun-modifying (irregular)
play; fooling around; prank; joke
Refers to playful, silly, or mischievous behavior, often lighthearted but can imply teasing or not being serious. Commonly used as a noun or prenominally.
See also: 巫山戯る (ふざける)
彼のふざけにみんな大笑いした。
Everyone burst out laughing at his fooling around.
ふざけ半分で言っただけだから、気にしないで。
I only said it half in jest, so don't take it seriously.
Verb form meaning 'to fool around' or 'to joke'; ふざけ is the noun or prenominal form derived from it.
Derived from the verb ふざける; the kanji 巫山戯 are ateji used phonetically and are rarely seen.