ふざける

to joke

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Also a form of

Meanings

  1. ichidan verb, intransitive, usually in kana to joke; to jest; to kid; to josh
  2. usually in kana to make fun of; to laugh at; to play a prank
  3. usually in kana to romp; to gambol; to frolic; to frisk; to mess around; to fool around; to screw around
  4. usually in kana to neck; to make out

In sentences

ふざけるな！ Don't talk nonsense! #629344

ふざけないで。 Be serious. #3488266

ふざけてないで、靴くつ履はいてよ。 Stop messing around and put your shoes on. #12400206

ふざけるにもほどがある！ Even jokes have a limit! #10906680