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道化師 — meaning in English

dōkeshi

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English meaning

  • clown noun A comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.
  • fool noun A person who acts or thinks without good sense or judgment.

Senses

道化師 is used for these senses in English:

  • clown A slapstick performance artist often associated with a circus and usually characterized by bright, oversized clothing, a red nose, face paint, and a brightly colored wig.
  • fool (historical) A jester; a person whose role was to entertain a sovereign and the court (or lower personages).

clown — full definition

  1. noun A comic performer, often in bright costume and makeup, known for slapstick and silly antics.
  2. noun Someone who acts foolishly or is generally regarded as ridiculous.
  3. verb To act in a silly or playful way, often to get attention.

fool — full definition

  1. noun A person who acts or thinks without good sense or judgment.
  2. noun Historically, a jester employed to entertain a royal court.
  3. verb To trick or deceive someone.
  4. noun A British dessert made of pureed fruit folded into cream or custard.

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