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guffaw in Japanese

guffaw in Japanese is 哄笑, げらげら — guffaw means a loud, boisterous laugh.

guffaw in Japanese

哄笑
noun
Pronounced: kōshō
A boisterous laugh.
げらげら
verb
Pronounced: geragera
(intransitive) To laugh boisterously.
哄笑
verb
Pronounced: kōshō
(intransitive) To laugh boisterously.

What does "guffaw" mean?

  1. noun A loud, boisterous laugh.
    "His guffaw echoed across the room."
  2. verb To laugh loudly and boisterously.
    "He guffawed so hard he nearly fell off his chair."
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guffaw in a sentence

  • His guffaw echoed across the room.
  • She let out a guffaw at the joke.
  • He guffawed so hard he nearly fell off his chair.
  • They guffawed at the ridiculous story.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "guffaw" in Japanese?
"guffaw" in Japanese is 哄笑, げらげら. guffaw means: A loud, boisterous laugh.
How do you pronounce 哄笑?
"guffaw" in Japanese is 哄笑, pronounced "kōshō".
How do you use "guffaw" in a sentence?
Example: "His guffaw echoed across the room." In Japanese, "guffaw" is 哄笑, げらげら.
Are there other ways to say "guffaw" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "guffaw": 哄笑, げらげら.
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