Ai test Flashcards
What is the Japanese word for ‘fool’?
バカ (baka)
True or False: ‘Aho’ is a common insult in the Kansai region of Japan.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘_____ is used to mean ‘idiot’ in a more formal context.’
愚か者 (orokamono)
What does ‘クソ’ (kuso) mean?
It means ‘shit’ and is often used as an insult.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT an insult in Japanese? A) バカ (baka) B) ありがとう (arigatou) C) アホ (aho)
B) ありがとう (arigatou)
What is the meaning of ‘腐れ’ (kusare)?
‘腐れ’ (kusare) means ‘rotten’ and can be used to insult someone’s character.
True or False: ‘デブ’ (debu) translates to ‘skinny’ in English.
False
What does ‘お前’ (omae) imply when used in conversation?
‘お前’ (omae) is a casual way to say ‘you’ but can be insulting depending on context.
Fill in the blank: ‘_____ means ‘loser’ in Japanese.’
負け犬 (makeinu)
What is the Japanese term for ‘stupid person’?
馬鹿者 (bakamono)
Multiple Choice: Which of these is considered a mild insult? A) アホ (aho) B) 死ね (shine) C) バカ (baka)
A) アホ (aho)
True or False: ‘死ね’ (shine) means ‘go die’ and is a very harsh insult.
True
What does ‘無能’ (munou) mean?
‘無能’ (munou) means ‘incompetent’ or ‘useless.’
Fill in the blank: ‘_____ is a term that can mean ‘silly’ or ‘foolish’ in Japanese.’
おバカ (obaka)
What is the implication of using ‘あんた’ (anta) in an insult?
‘あんた’ (anta) is a familiar way to say ‘you’ that can be disrespectful.
