滑稽

こっけい
JLPT:N1
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1Funny or comical; causing laughter; humorous.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

彼の表情があまりに滑稽で、みんなが笑ってしまった。

His expression was so comical that everyone laughed.

その舞台劇は滑稽な場面が多くて観客を楽しませた。

The play had many funny scenes and entertained the audience.

落語家の滑稽な語り口が人気だ。

The rakugo performer's comical storytelling is popular.

2Ridiculous or absurd; laughable in a negative or contemptuous way.

Na-AdjectiveNoun

Examples

あの言い訳は滑稽に聞こえるだけだ。

That excuse just sounds ridiculous.

彼の主張は論理的でなく、滑稽だと批判された。

His claim was criticized as illogical and absurd.

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