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manzai
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. manzai
  2. 2. comic dialogue
  3. 3. Manzai
This noun refers to a traditional and popular form of Japanese stand-up comedy performed by a duo. The two performers typically engage in quick, witty banter with one playing the straight man and the other the funny one.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"The structure of this manzai script is weak," the teacher pointed out.

Sentence 2

"Are we doing manzai on tonight's stream?" Kenta asked.

Sentence 3

Um, that was a real argument just now, not manzai, right?

Sentence 4

"The next meeting is going to be a total manzai," my coworker said.

Sentence 5

Still, I want that ability to turn things into laughs like manzai!