Word of the Day - hiniku

Word of the Day:

hiniku

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

sarcasm; irony

Japanese characters:

皮肉　（ひにく）

Example:

Kare no enzetsu niwa hiniku ga majitteita.
彼の演説には皮肉が混じっていた。

Translation:

There was a touch of irony in his speech.

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