NichiDict

からかう

N2
揶揄う
[karakau]
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Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid; to joke; to banter; to pull someone's leg

Examples

彼は友達をからかうのが好きな性格だ。

He has a personality that likes to tease friends.

兄はいつも妹をからかって怒らせている。

My brother always teases my sister and makes her angry.

からかうのはやめて、真面目に話そう。

Stop teasing and let's talk seriously.