NichiDict

自嘲

じちょう
[jichou]

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruIntransitive

self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself

Examples

彼は失敗を自嘲気味に笑い飛ばした。

He laughed off his failure with self-deprecating humor.

自嘲を込めた文章が読者の共感を呼んだ。

Writing filled with self-mockery resonated with readers.

自嘲的な態度の裏に深い悲しみが隠れていた。

Behind the self-deprecating attitude lay deep sadness.