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笑う
Warau means to laugh, but also to smile depending on context, which is why Japanese often adds koe wo dashite for laughing out loud. Warawareru, its passive form, means to be laughed at and carries real social sting.
Examples in context
そんなに笑うと失礼だよ。
It is rude to laugh that much.
皆で笑うと緊張がほぐれる。
Laughing together loosens the tension.
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