English–Japanese
“gag” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajigyagu
Example
その芸人はギャグで観客を笑わせます。so no gei nin wa gya gu de kan kyaku o wara wa se ma su
That comedian makes the audience laugh with a gag.
How to say “gag” in Japanese
“Gag” in Japanese is ギャグ (gyagu).
Centers on a comic line, action, or device used to produce a sudden laugh.
Example sentences with ギャグ
司会者は緊張を和らげるためにギャグを一つ言いました。shi kai sha wa kin chō o yawa ra ge ru ta me ni gya gu o hito tsu i i ma shi ta
The host told a joke to ease the tension.
Tips for using ギャグ
- In English, gag can mean a joke or comic trick, while Japanese ギャグ (gyagu) often refers more specifically to a comic line or action used for a laugh.