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VocabJLPT N1

conte

Noun

Definitions

1. conte
2. short story
3. comedy sketch

This loanword borrowed from French refers to a short comedic skit or sketch, typically performed by comedians. It is a common format in Japanese entertainment, especially in stand-up and variety show comedy.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The manager's joke was like something out of a sketch, and it lightened the mood.

Sentence 2

"Wait, was that a sketch?" my coworker said, eyes wide.

Sentence 3

"Who wrote this sketch?" she asked.

Sentence 4

The more you talk about your ideals, the more reality starts to look like a farce.

Sentence 5

"Hey, can I see the script for that sketch?" my little sister asked.