JLPT N3 Intermediate
皮肉
Irony, sarcasm, or a cynical twist of fate.
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皮肉な na-adjective
皮肉に adverb
1 Noun, Na-adjective
Sarcasm
A sharp criticism or mockery expressed indirectly by stating the opposite of the intended meaning.
Example
彼 は いつも 皮肉 な 言い方 を する 。
He always speaks in a sarcastic way.
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2 Noun, Na-adjective
An Ironic Twist / Irony of Fate
A situation where the actual outcome is cynically contrary to what was expected or intended.
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