ブス (busu)
What does ブス (busu) mean? ブス (busu) is a Japanese severe that translates to “ugly / hideous / bitch (looks-based)” in English.
Literal Translation
ugly woman
Meaning & Usage
"ugly / hideous / bitch (looks-based)"
Harsh insult specifically targeting women's appearance.
Examples in the Wild
ブスだね (Busu da ne - You're ugly)
When to Use It
Context
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Only among very close friends who share this register
- Direct confrontation (use with caution)
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Public spaces — will cause genuine offense
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Deeply hurtful, attacks physical appearance directly. 'Debusu' (fat + ugly) is compound form. 'Buotoko' is male equivalent but less common. Can destroy self-esteem; considered cruel even among friends.
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クズ (kuzu)
“trash / scum / piece of shit”
Denotes moral worthlessness. 'Kuzu otoko' (scum man) describes cheating, lying men.
うるさい (urusai)
“shut up / you're annoying / be quiet”
Literally 'noisy,' used to tell someone to be quiet.
糞 (kuso)
“shit / fuck / damn”
The Japanese 'f-word.' Functions as noun, exclamation, and adjective prefix. Most versatile swear word.
野郎 (yarou)
“bastard / jerk / guy (derogatory)”
Originally meant 'fellow' or 'guy,' now derogatory masculine suffix.
嘘つき (usotsuki)
“liar”
Person who tells lies.
クソ野郎 (kusoyarou)
“shithead / asshole / motherfucker”
Compound of 'kuso' (shit) and 'yarou' (bastard).
どけ (doke)
“get out of the way / move it / fuck off”
Rude imperative of 'doku' (to move aside).