馬鹿 (baka)
What does 馬鹿 (baka) mean? 馬鹿 (baka) is a Japanese moderate that translates to “idiot / stupid / fool” in English.
Literal Translation
horse-deer
Meaning & Usage
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"idiot / stupid / fool"
The most famous Japanese insult. Derived from Chinese legend where calling a deer a horse tested loyalty; those who spoke truth were 'fools.'
Examples in the Wild
馬鹿！そんなことしないで！(Baka! Don't do that!) / 馬鹿みたい (Baka mitai - like a fool)