トラッシュトーク
torasshu tōku
The English phrase "trash talk" is translated into Japanese as トラッシュトーク (torasshu tōku).
トラッシュトーク refers to insulting or boastful language used to intimidate an opponent, particularly within the context of sports.
How do you pronounce it?
torasshu tōku
Did you know?
- If you are being 'baited' by an opponent's trash talk in an online game, you might be called a 釣られ (tsurare) person, which comes from the verb 'to fish'. This implies you have 'bitten' the hook of their provocation.
- In the context of online gaming, instead of using the term トラッシュトーク, players often use the term 煽り (aori). This comes from the verb 'to fan flames' or 'to incite', suggesting the speaker is trying to stir up trouble.
- Professional wrestling promos in Japan are called マイクパフォーマンス (maiku pafōmansu), or 'mike performance'. This frames trash talk as a theatrical act rather than a genuine argument.
Examples in context
- ふざけんな！早くやれよ！Don't mess around! Get it done quickly!
- くだらないこと言うなよ！Don't say stupid things!
- 試合前にトラッシュトークをするのは良くない。Shiai mae ni torasshu tooku o suru no wa yokunai.It is not good to use trash talk before a match.
- 彼は激しいトラッシュトークで相手を挑発した。Kare wa hageshii torasshu tooku de aite o chouhatsu shita.He provoked his opponent with intense trash talk.
- その選手はトラッシュトークがかなり得意だ。Sono senshu wa torasshu tooku ga kanari tokui da.That athlete is quite good at trash talk.
Example conversation
Two friends are watching a professional boxing match on TV.
- 陽太 Yotaあのボクサー、トラッシュトークがすごいね。Ano bokusaa, torasshu tooku ga sugoi ne.That boxer's trash talk is amazing, isn't it?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、でもちょっとやりすぎかも。Un, demo chotto yarisugi kamo.Yeah, but it might be a bit much.
- 陽太 Yota美咲はああいうの、苦手？Misaki wa aiu no, nigate?Misaki, do you dislike that kind of thing?
- 美咲 Misaki陽太くん、私はあまり好きじゃないな。Youta-kun, watashi wa amari suki janai na.Youta, I don't really like it.
