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satirical cartoon; caricature; political cartoon
An illustration that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or comment on social or political issues.
新聞に風刺画が載っている。
There's a political cartoon in the newspaper.
風刺画で政治家を批判する。
To criticize politicians through satirical cartoons.
その風刺画は社会問題を鋭く描いており、大きな反響を呼んだ。
The satirical cartoon sharply depicted social issues and drew a large response.
Composed of 風刺 (satire, irony) + 画 (picture, drawing). Refers to drawings that use visual humor and exaggeration to make critical commentary on society, politics, or current events.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 風刺画を描く: to draw a satirical cartoon
- 政治風刺画: political cartoon
- 風刺画で批判する: to criticize through caricature
- 風刺画が物議を醸す: a satirical cartoon stirs controversy
RELATED TERMS:
- 風刺: satire — the broader concept
- 漫画: manga/cartoon — general term for comics or cartoons
- 戯画: caricature — a more artistic/historical term
CULTURAL NOTE:
Political cartoons have a long history in Japan, with newspapers traditionally including editorial cartoons. The tradition of satirical illustration dates back to works like the 鳥獣戯画 (Scrolls of Frolicking Animals) from the 12th century.