“Practical joke” in Japanese
Short answer
Practical joke in Japanese is “悪ふざけ” (warufuzake). Full meaning: prank, practical joke, horseplay, mischievous trick.
Other ways to say “Practical joke” in Japanese
悪茶利
akuchari practical joke, bad joke
戯れ言
zaregoto prank, practical joke
ドッキリ
dokkiri feeling startled, getting a shock; prank, practical joke
悪戯
itazura mischief, prank, trick, practical joke; mischievous, naughty; pastime, hobby
わるふざけ
warufuzake prank, practical joke, horseplay, mischievous trick
ワルフザケ
warufuzake prank, practical joke, horseplay, mischievous trick
どっきり
dokkiri feeling startled, getting a shock; prank, practical joke
イタズラ
itazura mischief, prank, trick, practical joke; mischievous, naughty; pastime, hobby
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