ふざけるな (fuzakeru na)

ɸɯ̟ᵝza̠ke̞ɾɯna̠command, frustration

What does ふざけるな (fuzakeru na) mean? ふざけるな (fuzakeru na) is a Japanese severe that translates to “don't fuck with me / stop bullshitting / fuck off” in English.

don't mess around

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"don't fuck with me / stop bullshitting / fuck off"

Negative command telling someone to stop joking/messing around.

ふざけるな、マジで!(Fuzakeru na, maji de! - Don't fuck with me, seriously!)

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

Can escalate conflicts. 'Na' ending makes it aggressive command. Shortened to 'fuzakenna' in rough speech. Used when someone crosses a line or lies. 'Fuzakeru' alone means to play/joke; 'na' negates and confronts.

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