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[わら(笑)·い·ばなし(話)]
waraibanashi
noun

English Meaning(s) for 笑い話

noun
  1. funny story; funny anecdote
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Definition and Synonyms for 笑い話

Good Story an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line)
Synonyms: 佳話, 笑い話

Meanings for each kanji in 笑い話

» laugh
» tale; talk

Categories 笑い話 is a member of

Laugh a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
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Sample Sentences for 笑い話

He has an endless store of good jokes.
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When I was at high school, I knew a lot of jokes.
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