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滑る

November 14, 2022

Yomi

すべる

Rōmaji

suberu

Type

slang

Literal Meaning

to slip

Meaning

to try saying something funny but make nobody laugh

Antonym

ウケる

Additional Info

There is a popular Japanese TV show titled “人志松本のすべらない話” meaning “Hitoshi Matsumoto’s talks that don’t slip”, where several comedians, including Hitoshi Matsumoto, share funny stories that happened to them (likely with a bit of exaggeration). In fact, it is said that this word was spread and made famous by Hitoshi Matsumoto.

Example

ダジャレを言ったら、滑って気まずくなった
I said a Japanese pun (dajare) but nobody laughed and I felt awkward.

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  • 滑る

    Yomi

    すべる

    Rōmaji

    suberu

    Type

    slang

    Literal Meaning

    slip

    Meaning

    (one's joke) fall flat and introduce a tumbleweed moment

    Antonym

    ウケる

    Additional Info

    There is a popular Japanese TV show called すべらない話 ("a story that does not slip"), where each participant (usually a comedian) talks about funny stories they have experienced.

    Example

    冗談を言って完全にすべった I told a joke and it completely fell flat

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