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Laugh Ways of Ha-gyō

Laugh Ways of Ha-gyō ハ行の笑い方 In Japan, many laugh ways are represented by ha-gyō (ハ行). 日本では、笑いの多くは「ハ行」で表されます。 Ha-gyō (ハ行 – literally

Tehepero てへぺろ Have you ever tried to hide your embarrassment when you made a mistake? 失敗をしてしまったときや恥ずかしいとき、ごまかしたいと思ったことはありますか？ In such a case,

Shisshō 失笑 Have you ever burst into laughter because something was so funny? 何かがおかしくて、こらえきれず笑ってしまったことはありますか？ Such a laugh is referred to

Hana de Warau 鼻で笑う It is not a good deed, but have you ever sneer or mock at someone? あまり良い行為ではありませんが、誰かを見下して嘲り笑ったことはありますか？

Hiza ga Warau 膝が笑う When exercising suddenly or imposing a load on your feet, your knees could wobble/shake regardless of

Houfuku Zettou 抱腹絶倒 Have you ever had a big laugh enough to roll around a floor? 転げ回るほど大笑いしたことはありますか？ To describe such