English–Japanese

“pun” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishare

Example

その洒落は面白いです。so no share wa omo shiro i de su

That pun is funny.

Illustration for 洒落 (pun)

How to say “pun” in Japanese

“Pun” in Japanese is 洒落 (share).

Uses a clever twist in words or ideas to create a light comic effect.

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

Example sentences with 洒落

姉は答えに洒落を取り入れました。ane wa kota e ni share o to ri i re ma shi ta

My sister worked a pun into her answer.

Tips for using 洒落

  • In Japanese comedy, ダジャレ (dajare) usually means an intentionally obvious, corny pun, making it a more specific and often less flattering label than 洒落 (share).

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