Kanji · N2

/ laugh

Kanji for laugh.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)ショウSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)わら.う、え.むNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

笑 carries the meaning laugh.

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Common compounds with 笑

おわらいcomical / comic
ばくしょうroar of laughter / burst of laughter / uproarious laughter
えがおsmiling face / smile
わらいlaugh / laughter
わらうto laugh
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