A joke or jest; a funny story or remark intended to amuse others, ranging from light teasing to humorous anecdotes.
冗談だよ、とすぐに言わないと相手を傷つけることがある。
If you don't quickly say 'just kidding,' you might hurt the other person's feelings.
彼の冗談はいつもみんなを笑わせる。
His jokes always make everyone laugh.
そんな冗談は場にふさわしくない。
That kind of joke is not appropriate for the situation.