わろた
わろた
interjection
LOL; laughed (internet slang)
1.
LOL; I laughed; that's funny
internet slang derived from 笑った (waratta, 'I laughed'); originated from 2channel/online bulletin boards; equivalent to English 'LOL'
マジわろた
LOL for real
この動画わろた
This video made me laugh / LOL at this video
友達の返信が面白すぎてわろた
My friend's reply was so funny I LOL'd.
INTERNET SLANG:
わろた originated on Japanese internet forums (2channel) in the 2000s. It's a playful corruption of 笑った (waratta, 'I laughed').
VARIATIONS:
- わろた (standard)
- ワロタ (katakana)
- ワロス / わろす (older variation)
- 草 - newer equivalent meaning 'LOL' (from www looking like grass)
USAGE:
Primarily used in online text communication (social media, messaging, forums). Expresses amusement in a casual, somewhat ironic way.
REGISTER:
Very casual internet slang. Not used in formal writing or professional contexts.