“Just kidding” in Japanese is 冗談です (じょうだんです), pronounced jōdan desu.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 6 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
“Just kidding” or “that was a joke”. Casual: 冗談だよ.
Example sentences
- 冗談ですよ。じょうだんですよ。I’m just kidding.
- うそうそ、冗談だよ。うそうそ、じょうだんだよ。No no, just kidding.
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| casual | 冗談だよ | じょうだんだよ jōdan da yo |
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FAQ
How do you say Just kidding in Japanese?
Just kidding in Japanese is 冗談です (じょうだんです), pronounced “jōdan desu”.
How do you write Just kidding in Japanese?
It's written 冗談です with kanji, or じょうだんです in hiragana. Both are read jōdan desu.