クソガキ
kusogaki
The English phrase "stupid kid" is translated into Japanese as クソガキ (kusogaki).
The term is typically used by an older person or someone in a position of perceived superiority to express extreme annoyance or contempt toward a child's behavior.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of クソ, meaning "shit" or "crap" and ガキ, a derogatory term for a "kid" or "brat".
Which one should you use?
While クソガキ is a vulgar and highly insulting way to refer to a child, other options exist depending on the situation. For a more formal tone, one might use 愚かな子供, which refers to a foolish child.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
クソガキ is a highly insulting and vulgar way to refer to a child, often used in anime or heated arguments. In contrast, バカな子 and 馬鹿ガキ are informal, while 愚かな子供 is formal.
How do you pronounce it?
kusogaki
Did you know?
- The word ガキ is believed to have originated from the Buddhist term for 'hungry ghosts' 餓鬼, who are spirits condemned to eternal hunger.
- While クソガキ sounds purely aggressive, some anime characters use it with an affectionate, teasing tone to imply a child is being a 'cheeky brat'.
- The word クソ is used in many other expressions to mean 'extremely', such as クソ寒い for 'extremely cold', and does not always imply filth.
Examples in context
- あいつは本当にクソガキだ。Aitsu wa hontou ni kusogaki da.That kid is a real brat.
- あんなクソガキ、放っておけよ。Anna kusogaki, houtte oke yo.Just ignore that stupid kid.
- クソガキが迷惑をかけてきた。Kusogaki ga meiwaku o kakete kita.The stupid kid caused trouble.
Example conversation
Two siblings are complaining about a neighbor's child.
- 大翔 Hiroto隣のクソガキが庭で騒いでるよ。tonari no kusogaki ga niwa de sawaideru yo.The stupid kid next door is making a racket in the garden.
- 陽葵 Himari本当にうるさいね。hontou ni urusai ne.He really is noisy, isn't he?
- 大翔 Hiroto親はどうしてるんだろ。oya wa dou shiterun daro.I wonder what the parents are doing.
- 陽葵 Himariあの子は本当に手に負えないね。ano ko wa hontou ni te ni oenai ne.That child is really uncontrollable.
