April Fools' Day in Japanese

April Fools' Day in Japanese is エイプリルフール, 四月馬鹿, ４月馬鹿 — April Fools' Day means 1 April, a day on which people traditionally play tricks and tell invented stories, with the custom in many countries that the joking stops at noon.

April Fools' Day in Japanese

エイプリルフール

noun

Pronounced: eipurirufūru

The first day in April, when tricks and practical jokes are traditionally played

四月馬鹿

noun

Pronounced: shigatsubaka

The first day in April, when tricks and practical jokes are traditionally played

４月馬鹿

noun

Pronounced: shigatsubaka

The first day in April, when tricks and practical jokes are traditionally played

What does "April Fools' Day" mean?

noun 1 April, a day on which people traditionally play tricks and tell invented stories, with the custom in many countries that the joking stops at noon.
"The newspaper ran a spoof story about square eggs for April Fools' Day."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

April Fools' Day in a sentence

The newspaper ran a spoof story about square eggs for April Fools' Day.
Nobody believed the engagement announcement because it came out on April Fools' Day.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "April Fools' Day" in Japanese?

"April Fools' Day" in Japanese is エイプリルフール, 四月馬鹿, ４月馬鹿. April Fools' Day means: 1 April, a day on which people traditionally play tricks and tell invented stories, with the custom in many countries that the joking stops at noon.

How do you pronounce エイプリルフール?

"April Fools' Day" in Japanese is エイプリルフール, pronounced "eipurirufūru".

How do you use "April Fools' Day" in a sentence?

Example: "The newspaper ran a spoof story about square eggs for April Fools' Day." In Japanese, "April Fools' Day" is エイプリルフール, 四月馬鹿, ４月馬鹿.

Are there other ways to say "April Fools' Day" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "April Fools' Day": エイプリルフール, 四月馬鹿, ４月馬鹿.

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