(adj) characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is, Syn. ironical, Example:madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker; it was ironical that the well-planned scheme failed so completely
[くんしひょうへん, kunshihyouhen] (n) (1) the wise readily adapt themselves to changed circumstances; the wise are quick to acknowledge their mistakes and correct them; (2) (in colloquial usage, ironically or as an excuse) the wise make no scruple in suddenly changing their demeanor
[しゃにかまえる;はすにかまえる;ななめにかまえる(ik), shanikamaeru ; hasunikamaeru ; nanamenikamaeru (ik)] (exp, v1) (1) to couch (a sword); (2) to look at cynically or ironically; (3) (arch) to stand ready (to do); to adopt a formal attitude
[ちからがはいる, chikaragahairu] (exp, v5r) (1) (See 力を入れる) to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be under strain; to be under pressure; (2) to be enthusiastic about; (3) be tired (in sumo, ironic)