English–Japanese

“humor” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyūmoa

Example

彼女にはユーモアがあります。kano jo ni wa yū mo a ga a ri ma su

She has a sense of humor.

Illustration for ユーモア (humor)

How to say “humor” in Japanese

“Humor” in Japanese is ユーモア (yūmoa).

Humor adds a playful or amusing quality to words, ideas, or situations and can make communication feel lighter.

Full entry for ユーモア: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with ユーモア

彼のユーモアは、初対面の人との会話を和ませます。kare no yū mo a wa hatsu tai men no hito to no kai wa o nago ma se ma su

His humor helps put people at ease when they first meet.

Tips for using ユーモア

  • In English, humor can describe both amusing expression and the ability to notice or create amusement, so it often characterizes a person's communication style.

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