Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 洒落(しゃれ) in Japanese

洒落
JLPT 2
Kana Reading
しゃれ, シャレ
Romaji
share, share
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    joke; pun; witticism
  • Parts of speech
    adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
    Meaning
    smartly dressed; stylish; fashion-conscious; refined


Kanji in this word

9 strokes

wash, sprinkle

On'Yomi: シャ, ソン, サイ, セン, セイ

Kun'Yomi: すす.ぐ, あら.う

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JLPT 3

12 strokes

fall, drop, come down

On'Yomi: ラク

Kun'Yomi: お.ちる, お.ち, お.とす

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