ちくしょう (chikushou) [hiragana]
What does ちくしょう (chikushou) [hiragana] mean? ちくしょう (chikushou) [hiragana] is a Japanese strong that translates to “damn it / son of a bitch / fuck” in English.
Literal Translation
beast/livestock
Meaning & Usage
"damn it / son of a bitch / fuck"
Exclamation of frustration from Buddhist term for animals.
Examples in the Wild
ちくしょう、負けた！(Chikushou, maketa! - Damn it, I lost!)
When to Use It
Context
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- As a spontaneous exclamation
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Common in male speech and anime. 'Chikushou' literally means 'beast' (畜生). Implies situation is beastly/unworthy of human dignity. Can express positive excitement too ('Chikushou, yatta!' = 'Fuck yeah, I did it!').
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“cunt / pussy”
Crude slang for female genitalia.
ちんこ (chinko) / ちんぽ (chinpo)
“dick / cock”
Childish to vulgar slang for penis. 'Chinchin' is childish; 'chinpo' is vulgar.
スケベ (sukebe)
“lech / pervert / horny bastard”
Person with excessive sexual interest, lecherous person.
クズ (kuzu)
“trash / scum / piece of shit”
Denotes moral worthlessness. 'Kuzu otoko' (scum man) describes cheating, lying men.
嘘つき (usotsuki)
“liar”
Person who tells lies.
ばばあ (babaa) / じじい (jijii)
“old hag / old fart / geezer”
Derogatory terms for elderly women (babaa) and men (jijii).
黙れ (damare)
“shut up / shut the fuck up”
Imperative form of 'damaru' (to be silent). Direct command to stop talking.
馬鹿 (baka)
“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.'