笑い
わらい
warai
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 36 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
笑い (わらい (warai)) means "Laugh". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Laugh
Also : Laughter · Smile · Sneer
Learn 笑い with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Example Sentences
兄の笑いを聞くと、私も一緒に笑ってしまう。
あにのわらいをきくと、わたしもいっしょにわらってしまう。
When I hear my older brother laugh, I end up laughing with him.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Learn 笑い with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.