ひょうきん

ひょうきん
na-adjective
funny, comical
personalityemotion
1. funny, comical, droll
Describes a person or behavior that is naturally amusing or entertaining in a lighthearted way. Implies a playful, endearing kind of humor rather than being deliberately funny.
あの子(こ)はひょうきんな性格(せいかく)だ。
That kid has a comical personality.
彼(かれ)のひょうきんな顔(かお)を見(み)て、みんな笑(わら)った。
Everyone laughed when they saw his comical face.
ひょうきんな動(うご)きでクラスの人気者(にんきもの)になった。
He became the class favorite with his funny mannerisms.

Usage

Describes a naturally amusing, lighthearted quality. Unlike 面白(おもしろ)い which broadly means "interesting" or "funny," ひょうきん specifically suggests someone who is amusingly quirky or playfully silly in a charming way. Usually describes people or their behavior.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 面白(おもしろ)い: broadly funny or interesting — ひょうきん is more specific to playful, endearing humor
  • おどけた: clownish, deliberately acting silly — ひょうきん can be more natural and unintentional

Related Words

Compare: 面白(おもしろ)い (broadly funny or interesting)
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Added 2026.3.18 8:14 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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