Translation of Japanese word "笑う" to English
笑う
わらう
[warau]
IPA: /warau/
Meaning
VerbTo show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.
How to use
笑う (warau) — 'to laugh / smile'. Group 1. 声を立てて笑う — laugh out loud. 笑顔 (egao) — smiling face.
🇬🇧 English
to laugh / smile
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 笑う
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): わらう
Romaji Transcription: warau
Example Sentences
彼は笑う人を見た。
かれはわらうひとをみた。
He saw someone laughing.
彼女は笑うことが好きです。
かのじょはわらうことがすきです。
She likes to laugh.
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Common phrases
- 大声で笑う— to laugh out loud
- 笑顔— smiling face
Frequency rank: #298 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "笑う" mean?▼
The Japanese word "笑う" means "to laugh / smile" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "笑う"?▼
The word "笑う" is read as "わらう" (warau). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "The act of laughing or smiling.".
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