The Application of "Tsukkomi- in School Education The,A nrdication of "Tsukkomi" in School Education Idy o _ lasses at a correspondence high --- school Motoshi OSAKI, Nobuo YAJIIVIA "tsukkomi" is a characteristic culture in Japan. "tsukkomi" means a proper explanation when someone says a funny word. In this paper, we researched about the application of "isuill:omi" in school education based on the classes at a correspondence high school. a result, we found out as below. The function of "tsukkomi" in school education (1) We can connect "complicity in a crime of laughter" between a teacher and students. This complicity can clear away a psychological strain and try to face conflicts by sharing laughters. (2) We can instruct students euphemistically. This gives students a chance to realize "What's wrong'?" (3) It links an advancement of tempo in class. (4) It stimulates a communication with students. Points to remember-- (I) We should avoid "tsul.r.komi" like humbling other persons. (2) We should be aware of following students to save their faces. *This is an article written by Yajima and adjusted by Osaki. 64