黙れ (damare)
What does 黙れ (damare) mean? 黙れ (damare) is a Japanese severe that translates to “shut up / shut the fuck up” in English.
Literal Translation
be silent (imperative)
Meaning & Usage
"shut up / shut the fuck up"
Imperative form of 'damaru' (to be silent). Direct command to stop talking.
Examples in the Wild
黙れ！うるさい！(Damare! Urusai! - Shut up! You're noisy!)
When to Use It
Context
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Only among very close friends who share this register
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
Extremely rude due to directness. Japanese prefers indirect requests ('urusai' = noisy). 'Damare' cuts all pretense of politeness. 'Damare kono yarou' (shut up, you bastard) is highly confrontational.
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