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Keyword
conversation
Info
FrequencyTop 500-600
Type
Kyōiku (3rd grade) 
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KankenLevel 8
Heisig374
Readings
だん
(100%)
Composed of
言
say
炎
intense flame
Mnemonic

When you are having a heated conversation you can sometimes say things which can hurt the other person more than an intense flame.

Used in vocabulary (206 in total)
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
joke; jest; funny story
talks (i.e. formal discussions); conference; meeting
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Examples (200 in total)
That earlier one was just a joke.
Isn't it just a joke?
What kind of joke is that?
It's a joke, don't make that face.
Please don't say things like that, even as a joke.
The scary part is that it doesn't sound like a joke.
I immediately consulted my father.
Let's also consult the prince about that.
Well, if it's really too difficult, I don't mind at least listening to your concerns.
My older brother doesn't consult me.
Sorry for suddenly asking you something strange.
Hee hee, it's just a joke, so you don't need to apologize.
I came back because I had something I wanted to discuss.
It was exactly that feeling, and I'm not joking.
His jokes have a bit of a spiteful edge.
What is it you want to consult me about?
That joke is a bit lame.
Let's talk to the teacher before things get out of hand.
Why don't you talk to a teacher or something?
Jokes that go too far hurt people.
His voice was too serious for a joke.
I'm asking just in case, but it's okay to take that as a joke, right?
It was just a joke.
Tee-hee, it's a joke.
I'm so afraid of my jokes falling flat that I can't tell any.
It doesn't sound like a joke or sarcasm.
Alright, I'll give you the materials, so try consulting with the store manager.
The two consult while laughing innocently.
Perhaps thanks to the joke, his expression visibly relaxed.
I will consult with my boss.
Because until a little while ago, no joke, the shop was going under.
I took the plunge and consulted him.
I felt that it had already gone beyond the realm of relationship advice.
He got the audience laughing with some light jokes.
What, so that girl came to you for advice?
That was one of his typical jokes.
I'll start a stream again tonight and just chat.
It's just idle talk.
After the serious talk ends, we chat a little.
If there is ever a time when it is interesting, it is probably only when the teacher is chatting.
I did think about consulting you many times, you know?
Wait, is he asking me for advice about his wife's affair?
But I'm not joking when I say I want to talk.
Help them? You've got to be kidding.
Honestly, I even thought, "You've got to be kidding me, give me a break."
I want to consult with her before her weekend plans get filled up.
When you're in trouble, go to a public agency for advice.
As for me, I would like to make the talks happen if possible.
Now, at last, the talks are to begin.
After that, they sent another envoy to finalize the details regarding the meeting location.
We will prepare a venue for the final talks.
But, well, I have no plans to call you in for advice for the time being.
Yes, what I am saying is neither a joke nor a threat.
I gathered the main people and consulted with them about the future.
As the four of them chatted pleasantly for a while, the remaining two also appeared.
The three of them are having a pleasant chat.
In the distance, a group is chatting pleasantly.
After we meet up, let's discuss a specific escape route.
Someone came to me for advice about the commercial district.
Consult with the other party about that.
My, my, surely you're joking.
I will consult with my father and arrange to be able to visit.
In that case, there is something I would like you to advise me on.
If it is a personal matter, I am always available to listen to your concerns.
If something's bothering you, I'm happy to give you advice.
Oh, and is it okay if we discuss the information fee later?
Next time, I might charge a consultation fee.
I became happy and fired off jokes one after another.
Ha ha ha, is that some kind of joke?
For example, chatting pleasantly over tea and cake to forget the year's troubles.
We chatted enthusiastically for a while.
There must be a telephone consultation contact point or something like that.
Apparently the marriage talks fell through.
Is our only option to go to the police or the authorities and ask for protection?
There are support services for people who are thinking about suicide.
I asked the mama-san at the bar for advice.
His jokes are not funny at all.
Was that a joke?
I told you that was just a joke.
This is not a joke.
Is this some kind of joke?
This is a joke.
Is this a joke?
Sorry, I only meant it as a joke.
I didn't get the joke.
We could not help laughing at the joke.
That joke isn't funny.
Is that a joke?
It is no joke.
I only meant it as a joke.
The whole class laughed at his joke.
That was a joke.
We couldn't help laughing at the teacher's joke.
I took it as a joke.
I thought it was a joke.
I'm kidding.
I'm just kidding.
It isn't a joke.
Of course, it's a joke.
I meant it as a joke.
I said so by way of a joke.
Stop joking.
This is no time for joking.
Are you joking, or are you serious?
His joke made us all laugh.
His jokes amused me.
His jokes made us laugh.
He is always joking.
He tells a good joke.
He thought the whole thing a bad joke.
He didn't get the joke.
He regarded the story as a joke.
He made a joke about it.
He's good at telling jokes.
He said so only by way of a joke.
He said so by way of a joke.
He keeps telling the same jokes over and over again.
He didn't get her joke.
He could not help laughing at her jokes.
He was amused at my joke.
They were always making jokes.
They all laughed at his jokes.
I cannot help laughing at her jokes.
Her jokes made us all laugh.
I cannot help laughing at her joke.
She regarded the story as a joke.
At first, she thought it was a joke.
It is true, it is not a joke.
Did you think I was joking?
Do you think I'm joking?
I could not but laugh at the joke.
I cannot help laughing at the joke.
I could not but laugh at his joke.
Ignore what he said. He was only joking.
I'll talk the matter over with my father.
The teacher has always been easy to consult with.
I consulted him about the matter.
He has nobody to consult.
Before deciding, I'd like to consult with my family.
I have many friends I can talk to.
I have a lot of friends with whom to consult.
Whenever I'm in trouble, I confer with him.
I consulted with my sister.
I consulted with my sister about my marriage.
We discussed the matter among ourselves.
I don't know who to consult with.
We all laughed at his joke.
We couldn't help laughing at his joke.
He began with a joke.
If only you were here, I could consult you about it.
Let's get together and talk about the matter.
I'd like to discuss this with my wife before making a decision.
I was hoping that it was a joke.
I consulted with my father about the plan.
I did that without consulting anyone.
His joke set everyone laughing.
I ought to have consulted my parents on the matter.
She ended her speech with some jokes.
This was meant as a joke.
Saying "it's just a joke" is an excuse.
He said it merely as a joke.
Let's talk over the plan after school.
You'd better consult the doctor.
I took it as a joke and did not answer.
It's merely a joke.
It was a stupid joke.
He laughed at my joke.
She was amused at the joke.
She told him a joke, but he didn't think it was funny.
I have no one to talk about my problems with.
Consult a doctor.
I like your jokes. They're very funny.
Don't joke like that.
My uncle told me the story by way of a joke.
He didn't trust his brother enough to confide in him.
I have no one to confide in.
You should confer with your attorney on this matter.
You'd better consult an attorney beforehand.
You should have consulted your lawyer.
You should consult a doctor if the symptoms get worse.
"Now and then I think of divorcing him." "You must be kidding!"
It was only a joke.
It's nothing but a kind of joke.
It is nothing but a joke.
I must confer with my colleagues on the matter.
I regarded your offer as a joke.
That is the funniest joke that I have ever heard.
Why don't you come in for a cup of coffee and a chat?
Please consult with your parents about the trip.
His joke borders on insult.
We have come to an arrangement with the dealer about the price.
I want to talk with the manager about the schedule.
On hearing the joke, he burst out laughing.
I am fed up with his vulgar jokes.
It is not always easy to make a good joke.
Joking aside, what are you trying to say?
We want the meeting arranged as soon as possible.
We thought his threat was only a joke.
At his joke, they all burst into laughter.
They chatted over coffee for more than two hours.