Japanese meaning of 抱腹絶倒
Reading:
ほうふくぜっとう (houfuku zettou)
English Translation:
Rolling on the floor laughing
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
To laugh so hard your stomach hurts and you collapse.
Cultural Context:
Popular in comedic contexts, often used in reviews or ads for entertainment in Japan.
腹を抱えて倒れるほど大笑いすること。
日本ではお笑い番組や映画・本のレビューなどで、非常に面白いことを強調する表現としてよく使われる。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Verb phrase with “で笑う” or “にさせる” to describe making someone laugh uncontrollably (“抱腹絶倒させる”).
• Often used in reviews of comedies, movies, or performances.
Trap for English Speakers
Might be interpreted as mild amusement, but it implies extreme, physical laughter.
Example
Basic Example
彼の冗談に抱腹絶倒した。
I doubled over laughing at his joke.
Applied Example
抱腹絶倒の漫才に、観客は涙を流して笑った。
The hilarious comedy act had the audience laughing to tears.