でかい金玉
dekai kintama
The English phrase "big balls" is translated into Japanese as でかい金玉 (dekai kintama).
This is a vulgar term used to refer to testicles that are large in size.
What does it mean word for word?
The slang expression 金玉 (kintama) literally translates to "golden balls".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term でかい金玉 is highly vulgar and should only be used in very informal or aggressive contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective でかい (dekai) is a colloquial form of ookii and is used here to add emphasis to the size.
How do you pronounce it?
dekai kintama
Did you know?
- The word 金玉 (kintama) is also the name of a popular traditional Japanese sweet made from sweetened beans and flour.
- While でかい (dekai) describes size, Japanese speakers often use the term 金玉 in an entirely different sense to describe someone who is lacking courage, using the phrase 金玉が小さい (small balls).
- In certain subcultures, such as the Yakuza or rougher street slang, the use of 'size' adjectives like でかい (dekai) is a common way to emphasize masculinity or dominance.
Examples in context
- あいつはでかい金玉をしている。Aitsu wa dekai kintama o shite iru.That guy has big balls.
- でかい金玉なんて見たことがない。Dekai kintama nante mita koto ga nai.I have never seen such big balls.
- 彼はでかい金玉が自慢だ。Kare wa dekai kintama ga jiman da.He is proud of his big balls.
Example conversation
Two people are joking around in a locker room.
- 健太 Kenta見てくれよ、俺のでかい金玉を。mite kure yo, ore no dekai kintama o.Look at my big balls.
- 陽葵 Himari健太、本当に気持ち悪いよ。Kenta, hontou ni kimochi warui yo.Kenta, that's really gross.
- 健太 Kenta褒めてくれよ。homete kure yo.Give me a compliment.
- 陽葵 Himari絶対にしたくない。zettai ni shitakunai.I absolutely will not.
