English–Japanese

“laughable” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikokkei

Example

その言い訳は滑稽です。so no i i wake wa kok kei de su

That excuse is laughable.

Illustration for 滑稽 (laughable)

How to say “laughable” in Japanese

“Laughable” in Japanese is 滑稽 (kokkei).

Refers to behavior, words, or situations whose absurdity makes them seem ridiculous rather than worthy of serious attention.

Full entry for 滑稽: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 滑稽

彼の計画は、細部を知るほど滑稽です。kare no kei kaku wa sai bu o shi ru ho do kok kei de su

The more you learn about the details, the more laughable his plan seems.

Tips for using 滑稽

  • The English gloss laughable can mean worthy of ridicule, and 滑稽 (kokkei) often carries this sharper sense when it describes a claim or excuse.

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