コメディ

こめでぃ
noun
comedy
leisure
1. comedy, comedic work
A humorous genre of entertainment, including movies, TV shows, plays, and performances.
コメディ映画(えいが)()だ。
I like comedy movies.
This show has a good balance of comedy and drama.
He has been active as a comedian for many years.

コメディ comes from English "comedy" and refers to the genre of entertainment.

Compounds

Similar words

  • (わら): comedy, humor (native Japanese term, often refers to stand-up or variety show comedy)
  • コント: comedy skit (from French "conte")
  • コメディ tends to refer to the genre as a whole, while (わら) often refers specifically to Japanese comedy styles like manzai and variety shows.