Translation of "straight man" into Japanese

ツッコミ, 引き立て役, 突っ込み are the top translations of "straight man" into Japanese.

straight man noun grammar

(idiomatic) A member of a team of comic performers who plays a supporting role by helping to set up jokes and punch lines through engaging in preparatory dialog with the principal comedian; a foil who plays such a role in theatrical comedy. [..]

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  • ツッコミ

    noun

    supporting comic

  • 引き立て役

    supporting comic

  • 突っ込み

    noun

    straight man (in comedy)

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    • つっこみ
    • ぼけ役

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