Japanese symbol for “scoff”
嘲る
あざける
Romaji: azakeru
to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule
In Japanese, scoff is 嘲る, read あざける (azakeru).
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Meanings
- v5r, vt to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at
Written forms: 嘲る、嘲ける. Readings: あざける.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “scoff”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 呆れ笑い | あきれわらい akirewarai | laughing in astonishment (at something silly or stupid); scoff |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 自嘲 | じちょう jichou | self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery |
| 嘲笑 | ちょうしょう choushou | scornful laughter; ridicule; derision |
| 嘲り | あざけり azakeri | ridicule; scorn |
| 嘲弄 | ちょうろう chourou | scorn; mockery; ridicule |
| 冷嘲 | れいちょう reichou | sneer; derision; scornful laugh |
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