“Farce” in Japanese
Short answer
Farce in Japanese is “笑劇” (shougeki). Full meaning: (theatrical) farce.
Other ways to say “Farce” in Japanese
茶番
chaban farce, charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
ファルス
farusu (theatrical) farce; stuffing, stuffed food; phallus
茶番狂言
chabankyougen farce, burlesque, low comedy
道化芝居
doukeshibai farce, low comedy
俄狂言
niwakakyougen impromptu skit, (theatrical) farce, extravaganza
茶番劇
chabangeki burlesque, low comedy, farce
猿芝居
sarushibai monkey show; bad acting, overacting, unconvincing performance, farce, clumsy subterfuge
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