How to say 'Insult' in Japanese | 悪口

word

Meaning

Insult

Reading

Kanji

悪Evil 口Mouth

Explanation

The Japanese noun '悪口 (わるくち)' refers to 'insult' or 'bad-mouthing'. It is used to describe negative or harmful words spoken about someone, often behind their back. This term carries a strong connotation of being hurtful or disrespectful. For example: She was hurt by the insults「彼女は悪口に傷ついた」(かのじょはわるくちにきずついた). Don't speak ill of others「他人の悪口を言わないで」(たにんのわるくちをいわないで). The word is commonly used in contexts where gossip or slander is involved, and it is generally considered inappropriate behavior in Japanese culture.

Part Of Speech

noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

5506

Composition

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