くたばれ (kutabare)
What does くたばれ (kutabare) mean? くたばれ (kutabare) is a Japanese nuclear that translates to “fuck you / drop dead / go to hell” in English.
Literal Translation
drop dead / kick the bucket
Meaning & Usage
"fuck you / drop dead / go to hell"
Vulgar way to tell someone to die, stronger than 'shine' in some contexts as it implies rotting death.
Examples in the Wild
くたばれ、この野郎！(Kutabare, kono yarou! - Drop dead, you bastard!)
When to Use It
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
- Almost any situation — this is as offensive as it gets
- Job interviews, meetings, or customer-facing situations
Cultural Context
Extreme hostility. Rarely used in real life except in genuine rage. Comparable to 'fuck you' in English severity. Often combined with 'kono yarou' (this bastard).
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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).