超ブサイク
chō busaiku
The English phrase "you're so ugly" is translated into Japanese as 超ブサイク (chō busaiku).
This phrase is a blunt and insulting statement used to tell someone that they are very unattractive.
How do you pronounce it?
chō busaiku
Did you know?
- The word ブサイク is a shortened version of 不細工, which originally described a clumsy craftsman or poor workmanship.
- While ブサイク is an insult, some Japanese people use the term ブサカワ to describe someone who is 'ugly-cute'.
- In Japanese slang, the prefix 超 (chō) has evolved from meaning 'supernatural' or 'transcendental' to functioning much like the English 'super' or 'ultra' to add emphasis.
Examples in context
- あなたはとても醜いです。You are very ugly.
- お前ってすごくブサイクだな。You're really ugly, aren't you?
- お前、ブスだよ。You're ugly.
- あいつ、超ブサイクだね。Aitsu, chō busaiku dane.That guy is so ugly.
- 鏡を見て、超ブサイクだよ。Kagami o mite, chō busaiku dayo.Look in the mirror, you're so ugly.
Example conversation
Two people are arguing during a heated game.
- 蓮 Ren負けたからって、そんな顔しないで。Maketa kara tte, sonna kao shinaide.Don't make that face just because you lost.
- 陽葵 Himari蓮こそ、負けた時超ブサイクだよ。Ren koso, maketa toki chō busaiku dayo.Ren, you're the one who's so ugly when you lose.
- 蓮 Renひどいな、そんな言い方。Hidoi na, sonna iikata.That's mean, saying it like that.
- 陽葵 Himari本当のことを言っただけだよ。Hontō no koto o itta dake dayo.I'm just telling the truth.
