I'm British so I playfully tease or banter a lot. It is always good natured and never negative (i.e. bullying or teasing in a negative way would not be synonyms). What would be the closest word to convey this behaviour/act/intention?
I have seen some possible translations
からかう – the dictionary seems to suggest it would be a similar meaning, but all the sentences I have seen which use it are more negative (i.e. "making fun of" meaning)
苛める – this is defo too harsh in my opinion
なぶる – I have heard this word being used by people around me in what seems like applicable situations, but I am not 100% on how to use myself
by shynewhyne