ちゃばん
Noun, Particle
1.
farce, charade
Noun
2.
person who serves tea
3.
short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
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政治家たちの議論は、国民にとっては茶番に見えることも多い。
The politicians' debates often appear as a farce to the public.
江戸時代の歌舞伎では、茶番と呼ばれる短い喜劇が演じられました。
In Edo period Kabuki, short comedies called "chaban" were performed.
現代社会では、形式的な儀式が茶番と化すことがある。
In modern society, formal rituals can sometimes turn into a farce.
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