冗談|じょうだんjoudan[3]nakadaka (mid-high)

1. nounjoke; jest; funny story
   冗談じょうだんはもうたくさんだ。↗

   No more of your jokes, please.

• SynonymジョークNeutralLoanword for a joke or funny remark; largely interchangeable with 「冗談」, which also covers things said or done without serious intent.
• RelatedギャグNeutralLoanword for a gag or comic bit meant to get a laugh; it is especially at home in comedy and manga, though it is not confined to them.
• Related諧謔かいぎゃくWrittenWritten/formal prose for wit and playful humor, found mostly in literary criticism; in everyday speech say 「冗談」.
• Antonym本気ほんきNeutralBeing in earnest and meaning what you say; the opposite of joking with 「冗談」.
• Antonym真面目まじめNeutralSerious and earnest in attitude; the opposite of offhand joking with 「冗談」.

Use 「冗談」 for jokes and anything said or done without serious intent. 「ジョーク」 is the loanword for a joke and mostly interchangeable; 「ギャグ」 is a comic bit in comedy or manga; 「諧謔」 is literary wit; 「本気」/「真面目」 mean you are serious.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 相手あいてを笑わらわせるための、ふざけた内容ないようの話はなし。
2. ふざけてする物事ものごと。
3. 無駄話むだばなし。