Japanese Word · Intermediate
語呂合わせ
pun, play on words
Pronunciation: [ɡo̞ɾo̞a̠β̞a̠se̞]
Meaning
pun, play on words
Example
「ハット」の語呂合わせから、毎年８月10日に行われている。
It is held every year on August 10th, based on the pun on "hatto."
Practice tips
- Practice 語呂合わせ out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.