Translation guide
A gag is something put into or over the mouth to prevent speech, or a joke or prank. This guide covers both meanings.
Something placed in or over the mouth to stop someone from speaking or making noise.
A gag, typically a cloth tied around the mouth. Commonly used in fiction and real contexts.
A funny story, joke, or practical joke.
A joke or gag, especially in comedy shows, manga, or casual conversation. Often used for visual or physical comedy.
To put a gag on someone or to silence them.
To gag someone by putting a cloth in or over their mouth.
強盗は被害者に猿轡をかました。
The robber gagged the victim.
ギャグ often refers to visual, physical, or repetitive comedic bits (like in manzai or anime), while 冗談 is a general joke or jest. ギャグ can also imply a 'gag' as in a running joke or a prop.
彼は猿轡をかまされた。
He was gagged (had a gag put in his mouth).
A mouth gag or bit; can refer to a device that keeps the mouth open or prevents speech. Less common than 猿轡.
囚人に口枷をはめた。
They put a gag on the prisoner.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'something that blocks the mouth'. Used when the specific term is unknown.
何か口を塞ぐものを持ってきて。
Bring something to gag him with.
彼のギャグはいつも滑る。
His gags always fall flat.
そのアニメはギャグが満載だ。
That anime is full of gags.
A joke or jest; broader than ギャグ. Can be verbal or situational.
それはただの冗談だよ。
That's just a gag.
A prank or practical joke. Emphasizes mischievous acts rather than verbal humor.
彼はよく悪戯をする。
He often plays gags on people.
To cover or block someone's mouth, often with a hand or object. Can be used literally or figuratively.
彼は彼女の口を手で塞いだ。
He gagged her with his hand.
To silence someone, not necessarily with a physical gag. Figurative use.
彼の反論はすぐに黙らせられた。
His objection was quickly gagged.