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[ふう(風)·し(刺)]
fuushi
noun, suru verb, no adjective

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[ふう(諷)·し(刺)]
fuushi
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English Meaning(s) for 風刺

noun, suru verb, no adjective
  1. satire; irony; sarcasm
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Definition and Synonyms for 風刺

Lampoon ridicule with satire
Synonyms: 諷する, 風刺
Satire witty language used to convey insults or scorn
Synonyms: アイロニー, 倦む, 嫌味, 皮肉, 風刺
Insinuation an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
Synonyms: 当てつけ, 当てこすり, 当てこする, 当てつける, 風刺

Meanings for each kanji in 風刺

» wind; air; style; manner
» thorn; pierce; stab; prick; sting; calling card

Categories 風刺 is a member of

Laugh At subject to laughter or ridicule
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Humour a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
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Implication an accusation that brings into intimate and usually incriminating connection
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 風刺

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Sample Sentences for 風刺

The play is a satire on the political world.
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