![]() Someone who is “ケチ Kechi” (miser) is reluctant to part with his/her money or possessions. Such squabbles between siblings is probably heard daily in Japanese homes. Husband: ”お前、最近また太った? Omae saikin mata futotta?” You’ve gotten fat again? Older brother: ”ノロマ、ノロマNoroma, noroma” Slowpoke, slowpoke Younger sister: ”もう食べたくないMoo tabetakunai.” I have had enough. Mother: ”早くご飯を食べなさいHayaku gohanwo tabenasai.” Eat your meal quickly. This is used to make fun of people who are slow. Husband: ”まさかボケたんじゃないだろうな? Masaka boketanjyanaidaroona?” I hope she’s not becoming senile. Wife: ”お義母さん、今日も何度も同じこと聞いてくるの Okaasan, kyoomo nandomo onajikoto kiitekuruno.” Your mom kept asking the same thing today. Husband: ”スーパーでビール買ってきた? Suupaade Biiru kattekita?” Did you buy the beer from the supermarket? ”ぼけ Boke” means “to be forgetful”, “the funny man in a comedy duo skit”, or “to be suffering from dementia such as Alzheimer”. Younger sister: ”あほはお前やろ Ahowa omaeyaro? ” You’re the idiot. Older brother: ”お前、あほちゃうか? Omae ahochauka? ” Are you an idiot? The dialogue below shows a quarrel spoken in Kansai dialect. Through mass media, the term Aho began to be used throughout Japan. Many Japanese comedians come from Kansai and “Aho” is used in Japanese comedy duo skits called “manzai”. ”あほ Aho” is mostly used in the Kansai region. Older brother: ”バカっていうやつがバカだよ! Bakatte iuyatsuga bakadayo!” Stupid is the one who said “Stupid”! あほ、あほ、阿呆 Younger sister: “お兄ちゃんのバカ!Oniichanno baka!” You are stupid! People in the Kanto region usually use Baka while Kansai people use Aho more often. It’s good to know what some of these words are, as you can put a stop to it if your child starts to use them. Young children may be reprimanded by their parents if they use such words. This article will introduce some Japanese expressions used during quarrels and arguments.Īs these expressions are rather strong-worded and unpleasant in nature, we strongly discourage the use of such expressions if possible. This gives rise to tension in the household and frequent quarrels and conflicts with your partners, spouse, or children. The coronavirus pandemic has forced people to spend long hours at home. ![]()
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