play the fool in Japanese
play the fool in Japanese is ばかを見る, とぼける.
play the fool in Japanese
ばかを見る
Pronounced: bakaomiru
(idiomatic) To behave in a foolish or comical manner.
とぼける
Pronounced: tobokeru
(idiomatic) To pretend or feign ignorance.
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What is "play the fool" in Japanese?
"play the fool" in Japanese is ばかを見る, とぼける.
How do you pronounce ばかを見る?
"play the fool" in Japanese is ばかを見る, pronounced "bakaomiru".
Are there other ways to say "play the fool" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "play the fool": ばかを見る, とぼける.
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