manzai

Questions

What does manzai mean?

A traditional Japanese form of double-act stand-up comedy, with deliberate misunderstandings, puns and other wordplay.

Where does manzai come from?

Borrowed from Japanese 漫才 (manzai).

How to pronounce manzai

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “manzai”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “manzai”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “manzai” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.