A joke usually takes the form of a story, often with dialogue, and ends in a punch line. It requires not only a good mastery of wordplay, and some cultural or general knowledge understanding but also the ability to deliver a punch line effectively.

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The competition aims at enhancing not only the confidence in public speaking among Japanese language speakers but also their appreciation for the Japanese language and culture through KOBANASHI, comic jokes in Japanese.

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It also encourages learners to be mindful of the diverse background, knowledge levels, interests, and attitudes of the audience.