Nounjoke

Nounjoking matter

Nounbeing somewhat (half) joking; half seriously; half in jest; in a jocular vein

Nounhalf joking; being (only) half serious; (in a) jocular vein

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)seriously; no kidding; joking aside; in all seriousness

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' endingto treat as a joke; to do jokingly

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verbto carry a joke too far

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' endingto pass (something) off as a joke

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Adverb (fukushi)jokingly; in the form of a joke

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)it's no joke; gimme a break!

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'su' endingto crack a joke; to tell a joke