JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
巫山戯る
「ふざける」
To joke, goof off, or mess around
Readings
Other forms
ふざけます polite form
ふざけない plain negative
ふざけて te-form
ふざけるな strong command
1 Ichidan Verb, Intransitive Verb
To joke / mess around
Describes acting in a silly, playful manner or behaving without due seriousness.
Example
彼 は いつも 授業中 に ふざけている 。
He's always messing around during class.
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2 Ichidan Verb, Intransitive Verb
To fool around (romantically)
Refers to engaging in amorous play or flirtatious physical contact with a romantic partner.
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