糞 (kuso)
What does 糞 (kuso) mean? 糞 (kuso) is a Japanese strong that translates to “shit / fuck / damn” in English.
Literal Translation
excrement/feces
Meaning & Usage
"shit / fuck / damn"
The Japanese 'f-word.' Functions as noun, exclamation, and adjective prefix. Most versatile swear word.
Examples in the Wild
糸！忘れた！(Kuso! I forgot!) / クソ野郎 (Kuso yarou - fucking bastard)
When to Use It
Context
- Informal settings where profanity is accepted
- Expressing strong frustration or emphasis
- As a spontaneous exclamation
Avoid
- Professional or formal settings
- Around elders or authority figures
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Ubiquitous in anime but milder than English equivalents. Can be used as exclamation when stubbing toe, or as prefix to create compound insults (kusogaki = shitty brat). 'Kuso kurae' (eat shit) is nuclear option. Not as taboo as sexual or racial slurs, but avoid in polite company.
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“cunt / pussy”
Crude slang for female genitalia.
スケベ (sukebe)
“lech / pervert / horny bastard”
Person with excessive sexual interest, lecherous person.
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.
黙れ (damare)
“shut up / shut the fuck up”
Imperative form of 'damaru' (to be silent). Direct command to stop talking.
ばばあ (babaa) / じじい (jijii)
“old hag / old fart / geezer”
Derogatory terms for elderly women (babaa) and men (jijii).
馬鹿 (baka)
“idiot / stupid / fool”
The most famous Japanese insult. Derived from Chinese legend where calling a deer a horse tested loyalty; those who spoke truth were 'fools.'
野郎 (yarou)
“bastard / jerk / guy (derogatory)”
Originally meant 'fellow' or 'guy,' now derogatory masculine suffix.