ridicule in Japanese
ridicule in Japanese is 嘲笑, 嘲笑う — ridicule means to mock or make fun of someone or something in a scornful way.
ridicule in Japanese
嘲笑
Pronounced: chōshō
(transitive) To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of.
嘲笑う
Pronounced: azawarau
(transitive) To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of.
What does "ridicule" mean?
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verb To mock or make fun of someone or something in a scornful way.
"The critics ridiculed his first novel as amateurish."
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noun Mocking words or behaviour intended to make someone look foolish.
"He faced public ridicule after the failed product launch."
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ridicule in a sentence
- The critics ridiculed his first novel as amateurish.
- She was ridiculed at school for her accent.
- He faced public ridicule after the failed product launch.
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What is "ridicule" in Japanese?
"ridicule" in Japanese is 嘲笑, 嘲笑う. ridicule means: To mock or make fun of someone or something in a scornful way.
How do you pronounce 嘲笑?
"ridicule" in Japanese is 嘲笑, pronounced "chōshō".
How do you use "ridicule" in a sentence?
Example: "The critics ridiculed his first novel as amateurish." In Japanese, "ridicule" is 嘲笑, 嘲笑う.
Are there other ways to say "ridicule" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "ridicule": 嘲笑, 嘲笑う.
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