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    3. （笑）

    （笑）

    （笑）

    This shows someone is laughing. It means something is funny. Or it means something is a joke.

    KMT9CasualInternetDiscourse MarkerWritten OnlyOlder SpeakersOnline Laughter MarkersGrammar

    Sentence + （笑）Primary

    This shows someone is laughing. It means something is funny. Or it means something is a joke.

    このゲーム、バグが多おおすぎて逆ぎゃくに面おも白しろい（笑わらい）

    This game has so many bugs, it's actually hilarious (lol).

    CasualNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeGamesInternet & Social Media
    部ぶ長ちょうのダジャレ、つい反はんの応うしちゃった（笑わらい）

    I couldn't help but react to the department head's pun (lol).

    CasualPastAffirmativeSentence EndingDeclarativeWork & CareerEmotions & Psychology
    また鍵かぎを忘わすれて家いえに入はいれなかった（笑わらい）。

    I forgot my keys again and couldn't get in my house (lol).

    CasualPastNegativeSentence EndingDeclarativeDaily LifeHome & Housing
    昨きの日うの写しゃ真しん、すごい寝ね癖ぐせ（笑わらい）ついてるけど、まあいいか。

    In yesterday's photo, my bed hair is insane (lol), but oh well.

    CasualProgressiveAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeDaily LifeFashion & Beauty
    すみません、資し料りょうの修しゅう正せい、まだ終おわってないです（笑わらい）。もう少すこしお待まちください！

    Sorry, I haven't finished revising the document yet (lol). Please wait a little longer!

    NeutralProgressiveNegativeSentence EndingDeclarativeWork & Career

    Think of it like a wink or a shrug. It changes how people understand your words. It can make a serious comment feel lighter. It can make a request sound less like an order. It helps you say things without being too direct.

    This is different from 'w' or '草'. '（笑）' is older. It is used only once. 'w' can be repeated. '草' is newer internet slang.

    Don't use this when you write formal letters. For example, don't use it in a job application. This mark is for informal writing. Use it with friends. Use it on social media. It is okay for casual emails. It is not for serious writing. It is not for respectful writing.

    Contrasts with(1)

    www

    This is online slang. It shows you are laughing a lot. You can put it at the end of a sentence. Or you can use it by itself.

    More formal alternatives(3)

    ww

    This is internet slang. It shows you are laughing a little. It is like saying 'haha' online.

    www

    This is online slang. It shows you are laughing a lot. You can put it at the end of a sentence. Or you can use it by itself.

    森

    This word means you are laughing a lot online. It's like 'LOL' but even stronger. It means 'forest' because there is so much 'grass' (laughter).

    Dialect / slang variants(1)

    www

    This is online slang. It shows you are laughing a lot. You can put it at the end of a sentence. Or you can use it by itself.

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