🇯🇵 How to say

“to laugh” in Japanese

笑うわらう
Illustration of "to laugh" in a Japanese cultural setting
A group of friends sits on a park bench, sharing a funny story. One of them throws their head back with a wide, joyful s…

Usage note

笑う is used for both laughing out loud and smiling happily, and it's a common, friendly word you'll hear in everyday conversations and comedy shows.

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