01
笑う
わらう
to laugh
Meanings
- laugh
Readings
Onyomi
- ショウ
Kunyomi
- わら.う
- え.む
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Useful words
02
笑顔
えがお
smiling face
03
微笑む
ほほえむ
to smile
04
爆笑
ばくしょう
roaring laughter
05
苦笑い
にがわらい
wry smile
06
大笑い
おおわらい
big laugh
Compare Kanji
01喜Meaning88%rejoice, take pleasure inJoy gives the feeling that often bursts out as 笑.02楽Meaning84%music, comfortPleasure makes a lighter emotional neighbor to laughing.03泣Pair82%cry, weepLaughing and crying make a natural emotional contrast: 笑 against 泣.04顔Meaning74%face, expressionA face shows where a smile or laugh becomes visible.05口Meaning70%mouthThe mouth lets laughter out, tying the feeling to the body.06快Meaning64%cheerful, pleasantComfort and cheer sit near the bright mood.