笑い
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Base noun form. Refers to the act of laughing or the sound of laughter. Can be used in phrases like 『笑い声』 (waraigoe, 'sound of laughter').
Theme
During a coffee break at a café, User and their coworker Mika share funny stories from their weekend.
笑い
わらい
laugh / laughter
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine a funny joke that makes you laugh out loud — you say 'warai' (笑い) and it sounds like 'war cry' but for happiness! 'War cry' → 笑い (warai, 'laugh').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, laughter is often expressed with the kanji 『笑』 (warai, 'laugh'), commonly used in text messages and social media to indicate humor or a smile, similar to 'lol' in English.
Forms
Base: 笑いBase noun form. Refers to the act of laughing or the sound of laughter. Can be used in phrases like 『笑い声』 (waraigoe, 'sound of laughter').