“Straight man” in Japanese
Short answer
Straight man in Japanese is “突っ込み” (tsukkomi). Full meaning: thrust, charge, penetration; digging into (a matter), depth; straight man (of a comedy duo).
Other ways to say “Straight man” in Japanese
つっこみ
tsukkomi thrust, charge, penetration; digging into (a matter), depth; straight man (of a comedy duo)
ツッコミ
tsukkomi thrust, charge, penetration; digging into (a matter), depth; straight man (of a comedy duo)
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