どけ (doke)

do̞ke̞command, movement

What does どけ (doke) mean? どけ (doke) is a Japanese severe that translates to “get out of the way / move it / fuck off” in English.

move (imperative)

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"get out of the way / move it / fuck off"

Rude imperative of 'doku' (to move aside).

どけ!邪魔だ!(Doke! Jama da! - Move! You're in the way!)

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

Brusque and aggressive. No polite buffer ('doko' would be polite). Used when someone is physically blocking path and speaker is angry. Can start physical altercations.

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