NichiDict

哄笑

こうしょう
[koushou]

Meanings

1.Noun

loud laughter (esp. by a group of people); roar of laughter; raucous laughter

Examples

会場に哄笑が響き渡り緊張がほぐれた。

Roars of laughter echoed through the venue and the tension eased.

彼の失言に議場から哄笑が起きた。

His slip of the tongue drew roars of laughter from the assembly.

哄笑に包まれた教室は活気に満ちていた。

The classroom wrapped in laughter was full of energy.