- ofuzake joke, playfulness, kidding around
Used in casual conversation to describe playful or silly behavior, often when someone is not being serious or is joking around.
おふざけはやめて真面目に話そう。
Ofuzake wa yamete majime ni hanasou.
Stop kidding around and let's talk seriously.
彼のおふざけにはみんな笑った。
Kare no ofuzake ni wa minna waratta.
Everyone laughed at his antics.
⚖️ Commonly confused with 'joudan' (冗談), which specifically means a joke or jest, while 'ofuzake' implies playful behavior or horseplay.
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