下衆野郎 (gesuyarou)

ɡe̞sɯ̟ᵝja̠ɾo̞ːinsult, class, behavior

What does 下衆野郎 (gesuyarou) mean? 下衆野郎 (gesuyarou) is a Japanese severe that translates to “creep / lowlife / sleazebag” in English.

low-class bastard

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"creep / lowlife / sleazebag"

Person of low birth and lower moral character.

下衆野郎 (Gesuyarou - sleazebag)

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

Combines class and moral judgment. 'Gesu' means vulgar/low-class; 'yarou' is bastard. Stronger than 'yarou' alone. Used for people who behave beneath social standards.

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