joke
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/dʒəʊk/
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/dʒəʊk/
Something said or done to make people laugh.
He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
彼は面白いジョークを言って、みんなを笑わせた。
A person or thing that is silly and not serious.
That new rule is a joke because no one follows it.
あの新しい規則は誰も守らないので、冗談みたいなものだ。
To say funny things to make people laugh.
They like to joke with each other during breaks.
彼らは休憩中にお互いに冗談を言い合うのが好きだ。
To say something not true in a funny way.
She joked about being the best singer, but she can't sing.
彼女は自分が最高の歌手だと言って冗談を言ったが、実際は歌えない。