How to Say “Pendejo” in Japanese

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馬鹿
baka[ba̠ka̠]
The Japanese equivalent of the vulgar term pendejo is 馬鹿 (baka).
The term is used to describe a person who is perceived as stupid or foolish. The term Kusotare is used to denote someone as a piece of shit or a total asshole.

Which one should you use?

Kusotare denotes someone as 'a piece of shit' or 'total asshole.'

How do you pronounce it?

baka

Did you know?

  • The characters for 馬鹿 literally mean 'horse' and 'deer'. This is a visual pun referring to an old Chinese story about someone who pointed to a deer and called it a horse to deceive others.

Examples in context

  • 君、バカじゃない？
    Aren't you an idiot?
  • 彼は本当に馬鹿だな。
    Kare wa hontou ni baka da na.
    He is truly a fool.
  • 馬鹿なことを言うのはやめて。
    Baka na koto o iu no wa yamete.
    Stop saying stupid things.

Example conversation

Yota forgets his wallet at home.

  1. 陽太 Yota

    財布を忘れた！
    Saifu o wasureta!
    I forgot my wallet!
  2. 結衣 Yui

    もう、馬鹿なんだから。
    Mō, baka nan da kara.
    Honestly, you're such an idiot.
  3. 陽太 Yota

    ごめん、結衣。
    Gomen, Yui.
    Sorry, Yui.
  4. 結衣 Yui

    いいよ。私が払うね。
    Ii yo. Watashi ga harau ne.
    It's okay. I'll pay.

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