English–Japanese
“make fun of” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihiyakasu
Example
弟を冷やかします。otōto o hi ya ka shi ma su
I make fun of my younger brother.
How to say “make fun of” in Japanese
“Make fun of” in Japanese is 冷やかす (hiyakasu).
It places another person in the role of a target for playful teasing or open ridicule.
Example sentences with 冷やかす
彼は失敗した同僚を冷やかしませんでした。kare wa ship pai shi ta dō ryō o hi ya ka shi ma se n de shi ta
He did not make fun of his coworker who had failed.
Tips for using 冷やかす
- In everyday Japanese, 冷やかす (hiyakasu) can describe both playful teasing and sharper ridicule, so the relationship and tone determine whether it sounds friendly or hurtful.