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VocabJLPT N1

burst of laughter

NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. roar of laughter (from multiple people)
2. burst of laughter
3. laughing hard (of a single person)

This noun describes the act of bursting out laughing loudly and uncontrollably. It implies a more explosive and intense reaction than ordinary laughter, often used when something is extremely funny. You might see it used as a verb with する, as in "burst out laughing at a joke."

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Her "it'll be fine, probably" had zero credibility and everyone cracked up.

Sentence 2

One comment from him broke the tension, and everyone burst out laughing.

Sentence 3

I found a note in the fridge that said "don't eat this, future me" — I burst out laughing.

Sentence 4

When someone said "this project runs on pure love," I couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Sentence 5

He declared "because I'm a genius" with a straight face, and the whole room erupted.