アホ
aho
アホ (aho) is a Japanese phrase used to describe someone as stupid or foolish.
アホ is a term used to label a person as foolish or stupid.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
This is an informal and colloquial term that should not be used in polite or professional settings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term is most characteristic of the Kansai dialect (Osaka/Kyoto area) and is used more frequently there than in Tokyo.
How do you pronounce it?
aho
Did you know?
- Because of its association with the colorful and boisterous culture of Osaka, the word 'aho' is often used in marketing and comedy to evoke a sense of fun and approachability.
- The opposite of aho is not always 'smart', but can be tennen, which describes a person who is naturally airheaded or spacey without being malicious.
- In the Kansai region, アホ can be used as an endearing term of affection between close friends or family, whereas in Tokyo it is almost always perceived as a pure insult.
Examples in context
- あいつ、本当に あほ だよ。That guy is truly an idiot.
- 本当にアホなんだから。Hontou ni aho nan dakara.You are such a fool, really.
- アホな質問をしてごめん。Aho na shitsumon o shite gomen.Sorry for asking such a stupid question.
Example conversation
Yui and Yota are playing a game and Yota makes a silly mistake.
- 結衣 Yuiちょっと、アホなの？Chotto, aho nano?Wait, are you stupid?
- 陽太 Yota間違えただけだよ！Machigaeta dake da yo!I just made a mistake!
- 結衣 Yuiありえないミスだよ。Arienai misu da yo.That was an unbelievable mistake.
- 陽太 Yotaもう、結衣は厳しいな。Mō, Yui wa kibishii na.Geez, Yui, you're too harsh.
