風 刺(ふうし)

ふうし

noun

satire; lampoon

1. satire; lampoon

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock people, ideas, or society, especially in literature, art, or media.

この漫画(まんが)は政治(せいじ)風刺(ふうし)だ。

This comic is political satire.

風刺(ふうし)を込(こ)めた作品(さくひん)が話題(わだい)になった。

The satirical work became a topic of discussion.

現代社会(げんだいしゃかい)を風刺(ふうし)した映画(えいが)が公開(こうかい)された。

A film satirizing modern society was released.

Common collocations

Xを風刺(ふうし)する: to satirize X
風刺(ふうし)画(が): satirical cartoon, caricature
政治(せいじ)風刺(ふうし): political satire
社会(しゃかい)風刺(ふうし): social satire
風刺(ふうし)が効(き)いている: the satire is sharp, it hits home

Similar words

皮肉(ひにく): irony, sarcasm; a cutting remark in conversation, or an ironic turn of events. 風刺(ふうし) is satire as a technique of a work (a cartoon, a novel, a comedy sketch) aimed at society or people in power.

Related Words

Compare: 皮肉(ひにく) (irony, sarcasm)

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Added 2026.1.31 8:00 · Revised 2026.9.30 1:25

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