“Derision” in Japanese
Short answer
Derision in Japanese is “冷笑” (reishou). Full meaning: sneer, derision, scornful laugh, cold smile.
Other ways to say “Derision” in Japanese
蔑視
besshi contempt, derision, slight, disdain
愚弄
gurou mockery, derision, ridicule
漫罵
manba revilement, derision
嘲笑
choushou scornful laughter, ridicule, derision, sneer
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