How to say 'Fool' or 'Idiot' in Japanese | 馬鹿

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The Japanese word for Fool or Idiot is 'Baka', written as 馬鹿 in Japanese.'Fool' or 'Idiot' in hiragana is ばか.

word

馬鹿

Meaning

Fool, Idiot

Reading

ばか

baka

Kanji

馬Horse 鹿Deer

Explanation

The Japanese adjectival noun '馬鹿 (ばか)' primarily means 'fool' or 'idiot'. It is used to describe someone who is foolish, silly, or lacking in common sense. However, it can also be used in a more affectionate or playful manner among close friends or family. For example: You're such an idiot「あなたは本当に馬鹿だね」(あなたはほんとうにばかだね). Don't be silly「馬鹿なこと言わないで」(ばかなこといわないで). It's important to note that while '馬鹿' can be used humorously, it can also be considered rude or offensive depending on the context and tone of voice.

Part Of Speech

adjectival noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2289

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 馬鹿

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

馬

Meaning

Horse

kanji

鹿

Meaning

Deer

Words Related to 馬鹿 Through the Kanji 馬

This Word contains the Kanji 馬 as well.

word

馬

Meaning

Horse

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'Baka' means 'Fool' or 'Idiot' .

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