あなたはブサイクです
anata wa busaiku desu
The phrase "you're ugly" in Japanese is expressed as あなたはブサイクです (anata wa busaiku desu).
This phrase is a direct and insulting way to tell someone that they are not physically attractive. It uses the word anata for "you", though you should be aware that using anata can be considered impolite in formal situations.
What does it mean word for word?
The term ブサイク is a noun or adjective that literally refers to an unsightly or ungraceful appearance.
Which one should you use?
The default form あなたはブサイクです is a standard way to state the insult, while あなたはブサイクだね is an informal version that translates to "You're ugly, right?"
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The word ブサイク is a common way to say ugly, but it is highly blunt and can be perceived as more childish or crude than more sophisticated insults. For a more formal, though still highly insulting, way to say "You are ugly", you can use あなたは醜いです」。
How do you pronounce it?
anata wa busaiku desu
Did you know?
- In a social context, a Japanese person might describe someone as 個性的 meaning 'unique' as a polite euphemism to avoid saying they are ブサイク.
- While ブサイク is an insult, it is frequently used as a playful or self-deprecating term among close friends to avoid sounding truly malicious.
- In Japanese, calling someone 'ugly' can sometimes refer to their clumsy or ungraceful movements rather than just their facial features.
Example conversation
Two people are arguing during a fight.
- 大翔 Hiroto君は性格が悪いし、あなたはブサイクです。Kimi wa seikaku ga warui shi, anata wa busaiku desu.You have a bad personality, and you are ugly.
- 陽葵 Himariひどい！そんなこと言わないで！Hidoi! Sonna koto iwanaide!That's terrible! Don't say things like that!
- 大翔 Hiroto本当のことを言っただけだ。Hontō no koto o itta dake da.I just told the truth.
- 陽葵 Himariもうあなたとは口をききたくない。Mō anata to wa kuchi o kikitakunai.I don't want to talk to you anymore.
