ユーモア

ユーモア (from English "humor") refers to wit, gentle humor, or the ability to see the funny side of things. It has a warm, sophisticated nuance compared to simple funniness.

Common patterns

• ユーモアがある: to have humor, to be witty
• ユーモアのセンス: sense of humor
• ユーモアを交(まじ)える: to mix in humor (e.g., in a speech)
• ユーモアに富(と)む: to be rich in humor
• ユーモアたっぷり: full of humor

Adjective form

ユーモラス (na-adjective) means "humorous": ユーモラスな人(ひと) (a humorous person).

Similar words

• 冗談(じょうだん): a joke (a specific funny remark)
• 笑(わら)い: laughter, comedy (broader concept)
• ユーモア is more about the quality or sensibility, not an individual funny remark