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お笑いタレント (おわらいタレント) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
comedian ; comic celebrity
Refers to a professional entertainer who performs comedy, often on TV or stage. The term is broader than just stand-up; it includes variety-show personalities known for humor.
だい
好す
き
だ
。
I love that comedian's gags.
Similar words 芸げい 人にん 芸人 is a broader term for any performer or entertainer, while お笑いタレント specifically emphasizes comedy and a celebrity-like status.
コメディアン コメディアン is a direct loanword for 'comedian', often implying stand-up or Western-style comedy, whereas お笑いタレント is more associated with Japanese TV variety comedy.
Etymology Compound of お笑い (comedy, laughter) and タレント (talent, celebrity), a common pattern for describing TV personalities in Japan.
