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comedy in Japanese

comedy in Japanese is 喜劇, コメディ — comedy means a form of entertainment, especially a play, film, or performance, meant to amuse and often ending happily.

comedy in Japanese

喜劇
noun
Pronounced: kigeki
(countable, drama) a dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone
コメディ
noun
Pronounced: komedi
(countable, drama) a dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone

What does "comedy" mean?

  1. noun A form of entertainment, especially a play, film, or performance, meant to amuse and often ending happily.
    "The theater is putting on a light romantic comedy this summer."
  2. noun The genre or art of humorous performance and writing in general.
    "He loves comedy and watches stand-up shows nearly every weekend."
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comedy in a sentence

  • The theater is putting on a light romantic comedy this summer.
  • His new film is billed as a dark comedy.
  • He loves comedy and watches stand-up shows nearly every weekend.
  • Good comedy often finds the funny side of ordinary family life.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "comedy" in Japanese?
"comedy" in Japanese is 喜劇, コメディ. comedy means: A form of entertainment, especially a play, film, or performance, meant to amuse and often ending happily.
How do you pronounce 喜劇?
"comedy" in Japanese is 喜劇, pronounced "kigeki".
How do you use "comedy" in a sentence?
Example: "The theater is putting on a light romantic comedy this summer." In Japanese, "comedy" is 喜劇, コメディ.
Are there other ways to say "comedy" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "comedy": 喜劇, コメディ.
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