Translation and Meaning of: 揶揄う - karakau

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 揶揄う (karakau) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: karakau

Kana: からかう

Type: Verb

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揶揄う

Translation / Meaning: ridicule; to tease; play with

Meaning in English: to ridicule;to tease;to banter with;to make fun of

Definition: Mock or criticize someone or something in a playful manner.

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (揶揄う) karakau

揶揄う is a Japanese word meaning "to mock" or "to ridicule". Its etymology is composed of two kanji: 揶 (ya), which means "mockery" or "ridicule", and 揄 (yu), which means "to display" or "to flaunt". Together they form the word 揶揄う, which is used to describe the action of mocking or ridiculing someone or something. This word is commonly used in informal situations, such as in conversations between friends or in joking situations.

How to Write in Japanese - (揶揄う) karakau

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Verbal conjugation of 揶揄う

See below a small list of verb conjugations: 揶揄う (karakau)

  • 揶揄える - 未然形
  • 揶揄えよう - 未然形+う
  • 揶揄えます - 連用形
  • 揶揄えれば - 仮定形
  • 揶揄えよう - 命令形

Synonyms and Similar - (揶揄う) karakau

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からかう; 冷やかす; あざける

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Words with the same pronunciation: からかう karakau

Example Sentences - (揶揄う) karakau

Below are some example sentences:

彼はいつも私を揶揄う。

Kare wa itsumo watashi o yayau

He always teases me.

He always ridiculed me.

  • 彼 (kare) - personal pronoun meaning "he"
  • は (wa) - topic particle indicating that the subject of the sentence is "he"
  • いつも (itsumo) - adverb meaning "always"
  • 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
  • を (wo) - direct object pronoun indicating that "I" is the object of the action
  • 揶揄う (yayau) - The word is "mock."

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Other words of the same type: Verb

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攻める

Kana: せめる

Romaji: semeru

Translation / Meaning:

attack; assault

重んずる

Kana: おもんずる

Romaji: omonzuru

Translation / Meaning:

honor; to respect; estimate; to value

吸う

Kana: すう

Romaji: suu

Translation / Meaning:

smoke; breathe; suck

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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