Translation and Meaning of: 冗談 - jyoudan
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 冗談 (jyoudan) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: jyoudan
Kana: じょうだん
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: joke; joke
Meaning in English: jest;joke
Definition: Something you say or do to try to make people laugh.
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Explanation and Etymology - (冗談) jyoudan
冗談 (じょうだん) is a Japanese word meaning "joke" or "joke". The word is composed of two kanji: 冗, which means "unnecessary" or "superfluous", and 談, which means "talk" or "discussion". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the word was written with the kanji 冗言, which meant "unnecessary words". Over time, the word evolved into 冗談, taking on the meaning of "joke" or "joke". The word is commonly used in informal situations, such as among friends or in relaxed settings.How to Write in Japanese - (冗談) jyoudan
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Synonyms and Similar - (冗談) jyoudan
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冗談; おどけ; ふざけ; ひょうきん; おちゃらけ; からかい; いたずら; ふところ話; ジョーク; 笑い話; お笑い; おもしろ話; おもしろい話; おもしろいこと; おもしろいことを言う; おもしろおかしい話; おもしろおかしいこと; おもしろおかしいことを言う; おもしろい冗談; おもしろいジョーク; おもしろい話をする; おもしろいことを言って笑わせる; おもしろいこ
Words containing: 冗談
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Words with the same pronunciation: じょうだん jyoudan
Example Sentences - (冗談) jyoudan
Below are some example sentences:
冗談は言わないでください。
Joudan wa iwanaide kudasai
Please don't make jokes.
Do not play.
- 冗談 - Word in Japanese that means "joke".
- は - grammatical particle in Japanese that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 言わないで - The negative form of the verb "dizer" in Japanese, which means "don't say," is 言うな (iu na).
- ください - Word in Japanese that means "please," used to make a polite request. **Translation: "Please"**
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "joke; joke" é "(冗談) jyoudan". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
