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[どう()·()]
douke
noun, suru verb

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douke
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English Meaning(s) for 道化

noun, suru verb
  1. antics; buffoonery; clowning
noun
  1. clown; jester

Definition and Synonyms for 道化

Clown act as or like a clown
Synonyms: 戯る, 戯れる, 道化, 道化る
Harlequinade acting like a clown or buffoon
Synonyms: おどけ, おどける, 道化, 道化る
Laugh a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
Synonyms: ギャグ, ジョーク, 冗談, , 戯る, 戯れ, 戯れる, 戯言, 戯言, 戯れ言, 洒落, 洒落, 洒落, 洒落る, おどけ話, 諧謔, 道化, 道化る
Comedian a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts
Synonyms: コメディアン, お笑い芸人, 道化, 道化る, 道化師
Motley Fool a professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
Synonyms: 道化, 道化る, 道化役者, 道化方, 道化者

Meanings for each kanji in 道化

» road-way; street; district; journey; course; moral; teachings
» change; take the form of; influence; enchant; delude; -ization

Categories 道化 is a member of

Jest act in a funny or teasing way
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Indulgence foolish or senseless behavior
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Humour a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
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Performing Artist an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
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Clown a person who amuses others by ridiculous behavior
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Sample Sentences for 道化

He was a jester, and nothing more. He felt no pain; he was a jester, and nothing more.
The clown's stunts were highly amusing to the boys.

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