冗談
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Base noun form. Refers to a humorous remark or story. Often used in expressions like 『冗談を言う』 (joudan o iu, 'to tell a joke') or 『冗談です』 (joudan desu, 'It's a joke').
Theme
At a casual gathering, User and their friend Ken are sharing funny stories and light-hearted banter.
冗談
じょうだん
a joke
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Memory Hook
Imagine a comedian telling a silly story that's just 'junk talk'—it's all in fun. 'Junk' (冗 jou) + 'talk' (談 dan) → 『冗談』 (joudan, 'a joke'). Think: 'Junk talk for laughs!'
Cultural Note
In Japan, telling 『冗談』 (joudan, 'a joke') is common in social settings to lighten the mood. However, humor can be subtle, so it's often marked with phrases like 『冗談です』 (joudan desu, 'It's a joke') to avoid misunderstandings.
Forms
Base: 冗談Base noun form. Refers to a humorous remark or story. Often used in expressions like 『冗談を言う』 (joudan o iu, 'to tell a joke') or 『冗談です』 (joudan desu, 'It's a joke').