“Humor” in Japanese
Short answer
Humor in Japanese is “おかしみ” (okashimi). Full meaning: humor, humour, wit.
Other ways to say “Humor” in Japanese
機嫌
kigen humour, humor, temper, mood, spirits; safety, health, well-being, one's situation; in a good mood, in high spirits, happy, cheery, merry, chipper
ユーモア
yuumoa humor, humour, joke
フモール
fumooru humor, humour
気褄
kizuma humour, humor, temper, mood, spirits
キゲン
kigen humour, humor, temper, mood, spirits; safety, health, well-being, one's situation; in a good mood, in high spirits, happy, cheery, merry, chipper
洒落っ気
sharekke fashion-consciousness, desire to be stylish; humor, humour, wit
気色
kishoku mood, humor, humour; looks, countenance; sign, indication
ご機嫌
gokigen humour, humor, temper, mood, spirits; safety, health, well-being, one's situation; in a good mood, in high spirits, happy, cheery, merry, chipper
機嫌気褄
kigenkizuma humour, humor, temper, mood, spirits
可笑味
okashimi humor, humour, wit
おかし味
okashimi humor, humour, wit
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