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笑うに笑えない 【わらうにわらえない】

  1. [exp,adj-i] being unable to laugh (at a funny but serious situation); forced to hold back laughter
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
笑 Laugh ショウ わら.う, え.む 4