wordplay in Japanese
wordplay in Japanese is 言葉遊び — wordplay means clever or humorous use of words, such as puns or double meanings.
wordplay in Japanese
言葉遊び
Pronounced: kotobaasobi
A humorous play on words; such plays on words collectively.
What does "wordplay" mean?
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noun Clever or humorous use of words, such as puns or double meanings.
"The comedian's routine was full of clever wordplay."
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wordplay in a sentence
- The comedian's routine was full of clever wordplay.
- The headline used wordplay to grab readers' attention.
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What is "wordplay" in Japanese?
"wordplay" in Japanese is 言葉遊び. wordplay means: Clever or humorous use of words, such as puns or double meanings.
How do you pronounce 言葉遊び?
"wordplay" in Japanese is 言葉遊び, pronounced "kotobaasobi".
How do you use "wordplay" in a sentence?
Example: "The comedian's routine was full of clever wordplay." In Japanese, "wordplay" is 言葉遊び.
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