noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone teasing;banter;ribbing;jest;making fun (of);poking fun (at)

Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to tease;to make fun of;to poke fun at;to make a crack about;to chaff;to kid;to joke;to banter;to pull someone's leg