阿保 (ahokusai)

a̠ho̞kɯ̟ᵝsa̠iinsult, intelligence, kansai

What does 阿保 (ahokusai) mean? 阿保 (ahokusai) is a Japanese moderate that translates to “stupid / foolish” in English.

foolish-smelling

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"stupid / foolish"

Kansai adjective form of 'aho.'

阿保くさい (Ahokusai - foolish/smelling of stupidity)

Context

  • Casual conversations with friends
  • Informal settings where profanity is accepted
  • Direct confrontation (use with caution)

Avoid

  • Professional or formal settings
  • Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations

Cultural Context

Kansai dialect specific. 'Ahokusai' (foolish) and 'ahorashii' (foolish-acting) are colorful Kansai descriptors. 'Do-aho' (extremely foolish) is intensifier.

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