諧謔（かいぎゃく）
JLPT N1 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: humor / wit
Example sentences
- 彼の文章には諧謔がある。 — His writing has a touch of humor.
- 諧謔をまじえて話す。 — He speaks with a bit of humor mixed in.
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