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漫才
Manzai is a rapid two-person routine where the boke and the tsukkomi trade lines standing at a microphone. It is the mainstream of Japanese televised comedy and the annual competition that crowns the best duo is a major event. Distinct from rakugo, which is solo and seated.
Examples in context
二人は漫才の稽古を毎晩している。
The two of them rehearse their manzai routine every night.
正月の漫才番組を家族で見るのが恒例だ。
Watching the New Year manzai shows as a family is a tradition.
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