うっ
u'
The English expression "ugh" can be translated into Japanese as うっ (u'), わっ or ゲッ. If unsure, use うっ.
Meaning: to express disgust (intj)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| うっ | u' |
| わっ | wa' |
These interjections are used to express disgust. You might also encounter the slang term めんどい, which is used when something is bothersome or tedious.
How do you pronounce it?
u'
Did you know?
- The expression of 'disgust' in Japanese is often more heavily tied to social inconvenience or 'troublesome' situations than to physical filth.
- In Japanese manga, the sound ゲッ is often used when a character is shocked by a sudden, unpleasant realization or sees someone they despise, rather than just smelling something bad.
- While うっ expresses disgust, it can also function as a sudden sound of being struck or feeling a sharp, physical pain in the chest.
Examples in context
- ああ、また遅れてしまった！Ugh, I'm late again!
- うわっ、この映画つまんないな。Ugh, this movie is so boring.
- 今日は何もしたくない。やる気がないし、めんどいな。I don't feel like doing anything today. I have no motivation, and it's bothersome.
- うっ、このにおい、すごい。Uss, kono nioi, sugoi.Ugh, this smell is intense.
- うっ、気持ち悪い。Uss, kimochi warui.Ugh, that's disgusting.
- うっ、見たくなかった。Uss, mitakunakatta.Ugh, I didn't want to see that.
Example conversation
Misaki and Yota are walking past a trash collection area.
- 美咲 Misakiうっ、すごく臭いね。Uss, sugoku kusai ne.Ugh, it smells really bad.
- 陽太 Yota本当だ、ちょっと離れよう。Hontou da, chotto hanareyou.You're right, let's move away a bit.
- 美咲 Misaki陽太くん、鼻を塞いで。Youta-kun, hana o fusaide.Yota, cover your nose.
- 陽太 Yota分かった、早く行こう。Wakatta, hayaku ikou.Got it, let's go quickly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ugh” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
