このガキ
kono gaki
The English phrase "you brat" is translated into Japanese as このガキ (kono gaki).
This phrase is an insulting term used to describe a child who is behaving badly.
What does it mean word for word?
The word ガキ literally means "brat" or "kid".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The phrase is highly informal and derogatory, used primarily by adults toward children or in heated arguments.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Japanese, the phrase 'kono [noun]' is often used to translate the English 'you [noun]' when expressing anger or contempt toward someone.
How do you pronounce it?
kono gaki
Did you know?
- The word ガキ originates from the Buddhist term 餓鬼, referring to 'hungry ghosts' who suffer from an insatiable appetite.
- The word ガキ is often written in katakana, even though it is a native Japanese word. This is a common stylistic choice in modern Japanese to give the word a sharper, more aggressive, or more 'slangy' feeling.
- In many anime and manga, characters use ガキ to express a sense of superiority or absolute condescension, even if the person they are addressing is not a literal child.
Examples in context
- このガキめ！kono gaki me!You little brat!
- このガキ、またいたずらしたな。kono gaki, mata itazura shita na.You brat, you played a prank again.
- このガキは言うことを聞かない。kono gaki wa iu koto o kikanai.This brat won't listen.
Example conversation
A brother is annoyed because his younger sister is making a mess.
- 健太 Kenta旣媛、が】あろ、あろしているな！Hiyori, gacha gacha shite iru na!Hiyori, you're making such a racket!
- 陽葵 Himariだいせないヨ！Dai se nai yo!I'm not doing anything!
- 健太 Kentaいいな、このガキ！Iina, kono gaki!Listen here, you brat!
- 陽葵 Himariあなた、いいぐいな！Anata, ii gotsu na!You're the one who's mean!
