Word Meaning 失笑

しっしょう shisshou

失笑 is read as しっしょう (shisshou) and means laughing at an inappropriate time.

Meaning

English

laughing at an inappropriate time
not being able to hold back one's laughter
scornful laughter
snicker
snigger

Reading

Kana

しっしょう

Romaji

shisshou

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 15 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Grade 4 Kanken 7級 Rank 21988 Priority D

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

失笑を買う

しっしょうをかう

to be laughed at

失礼

しつれい

to be rude

失業

しつぎょう

unemployment

失敗

しっぱい

failure

失う

うしなう

to concede (goals, points, etc.)

失望

しつぼう

disappointment

失格

しっかく

being unfit for one's role

失意

しつい

disappointment

失神

しっしん

faint

失点

しってん

run charged to the pitcher

失明

しつめい

loss of eyesight

失速

しっそく

stall

Example Sentences

失笑してしまった。

It wasn't funny, but I laughed.