No. 3,467 in Japanese
皮肉
Sarcasm or irony.
In a sentence
彼の発言は皮肉がたっぷりだった。
His remark was full of sarcasm.
This sentence uses '皮肉' to describe a statement filled with sarcastic content, demonstrating its meaning as sarcasm or irony.
彼女は皮肉を込めて「よくやったね」と言った。
She said 'Well done' with irony.
Here, '皮肉' is represented in a context where a statement is delivered with an implied opposite meaning, showcasing verbal irony.
彼は皮肉っぽいジョークが好きだ。
He likes ironic jokes.
In this usage, '皮肉' denotes a humorous expression that involves irony, indicating a preference for this kind of humor.
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