N2
ひやかす (hiyakasu)
ひやかす
to tease; to make fun of; to ridicule; to banter; to window-shop
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Two main meanings: 1. To tease someone good-naturedly (often about a romantic interest). 2. To window-shop or browse without intending to buy, sometimes just for fun or to pass time.
📝 Example Sentences
友達が彼女のことをひやかした。
My friends teased him about his girlfriend.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "ひやかす"!
新婚のカップルを_______のは、やめなさい。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「ひやかす」は、人をからかう、冷やかすという意味で使われます。
English: "Hiyakasu" is used to mean to tease or make fun of someone.
English: "Hiyakasu" is used to mean to tease or make fun of someone.
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