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Insults

What are some Japanese insults?

You may feel that it is worth learning some insulting words in Japanese, but the reality is that most people don't need to learn them. Please note that in Japanese, not using polite language may be considered very insulting in itself. Please also note that using these kind of words does not appeal to the Japanese sense of humour. あほ!!!

ぼけ !!

まぬけ!!

くたばれ !!

くそくらえ !!

どけ !!

じゃかまし~!!

くそたれ~!!

くそ~!!
Japanese Japanese (rōmaji) Meaning
aho Fool!!
boke Fool!!
manuke Fool!!
kutabare Drop dead!
kusokurae Eat shit!
doke Get out of the way!
jakamashi Shut up!
kusotare
kuso shit!

Links

  • The Nihongo Bin
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  • Outrageous Japanese - Slang, Curses and Epithets
  • Japanese Street Slang