笑いは百薬の長。

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笑い 百薬

English Translation

Laughter is the best medicine.

Furigana

(わら)いは百薬(ひゃくやく)(ちょう)

Romanji

Warai wa hyakuyaku no chō.

Words

笑い (わらい)
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
百薬 (ひゃくやく)
sundry remedies
()
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
(ちょう)
head; chief; leader; elder; merit; strong point; superiority; major

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 わら.う、 え.む
Meaning: laugh
Readings: ヒャク、 ビャク、 もも
Meaning: hundred
Readings: ヤク、 くすり
Meanings: medicine, chemical, enamel, gunpowder, benefit
Readings: チョウ、 なが.い、 おさ
Meanings: long, leader, superior, senior