“Teasing” in Japanese
Short answer
Teasing in Japanese is “冷やかし” (hiyakashi). Full meaning: banter, teasing, chaffing, raillery, josh; merely asking the price, just looking at goods, window-shopping, browsing.
Other ways to say “Teasing” in Japanese
揶揄い
karakai teasing, banter, ribbing, jest, making fun (of), poking fun (at)
戯弄
girou teasing, toying with someone's emotions
虐め
ijime bullying, teasing
ヒヤカシ
hiyakashi banter, teasing, chaffing, raillery, josh; merely asking the price, just looking at goods, window-shopping, browsing
ひやかし
hiyakashi banter, teasing, chaffing, raillery, josh; merely asking the price, just looking at goods, window-shopping, browsing
ビヤカシ
biyakashi banter, teasing, chaffing, raillery, josh; merely asking the price, just looking at goods, window-shopping, browsing
びやかし
biyakashi banter, teasing, chaffing, raillery, josh; merely asking the price, just looking at goods, window-shopping, browsing
揶揄
yayu banter, raillery, ridicule, teasing, making fun of
素見
hiyakashi banter, teasing, chaffing, raillery, josh; merely asking the price, just looking at goods, window-shopping, browsing
冷語し
hiyakashi banter, teasing, chaffing, raillery, josh; merely asking the price, just looking at goods, window-shopping, browsing
冷かし
hiyakashi banter, teasing, chaffing, raillery, josh; merely asking the price, just looking at goods, window-shopping, browsing
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