腰抜け (koshinuke)
What does 腰抜け (koshinuke) mean? 腰抜け (koshinuke) is a Japanese strong that translates to “coward / weakling / pussy” in English.
Literal Translation
missing hips/loose loins
Meaning & Usage
"coward / weakling / pussy"
Coward, literally 'hips removed' implying no backbone.
Examples in the Wild
腰抜けめ！(Koshinuke me! - You coward!)
When to Use It
Context
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- Direct confrontation (use with caution)
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Challenges masculine courage. 'Koshinuke' implies physical and moral cowardice. Serious insult to male pride. Can be used for women but predominantly masculine-targeted.
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View all →どけ (doke)
“get out of the way / move it / fuck off”
Rude imperative of 'doku' (to move aside).
まんこ (manko)
“cunt / pussy”
Crude slang for female genitalia.
スケベ (sukebe)
“lech / pervert / horny bastard”
Person with excessive sexual interest, lecherous person.
ちんこ (chinko) / ちんぽ (chinpo)
“dick / cock”
Childish to vulgar slang for penis. 'Chinchin' is childish; 'chinpo' is vulgar.
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.
野郎 (yarou)
“bastard / jerk / guy (derogatory)”
Originally meant 'fellow' or 'guy,' now derogatory masculine suffix.
ばばあ (babaa) / じじい (jijii)
“old hag / old fart / geezer”
Derogatory terms for elderly women (babaa) and men (jijii).