Translation guide
The English word 'booty' has two main meanings: 1) valuable goods taken by force, especially in war or piracy, and 2) a slang term for buttocks. This guide covers both, with a focus on natural Japanese expressions.
plunder, loot
The most direct and common translation for 'booty' in the sense of spoils of war or plunder. It is a neutral, standard term.
The pirates divided the booty among themselves.
Emphasizes goods taken by looting or plundering. Slightly more formal or descriptive than 戦利品.
The invading army carried off booty from the town.
Specifically means stolen goods. Use when the booty is obtained through theft rather than open warfare.
The police seized a haul of booty.
Slang term for the buttocks, often used in a playful, admiring, or vulgar way.
The most common and neutral word for buttocks. It can be used in casual conversation without being overly vulgar, though context matters. It's the safest choice for 'booty' in the slang sense.
She was shaking her booty on the dance floor.
A rougher, more vulgar slang term for buttocks, similar to 'ass' in English. Used among friends or in rough speech. Can be offensive in polite settings.
Avoid in formal or polite situations. Can be considered crude.
A loanword from English 'hip', often used in fashion or fitness contexts to refer to the buttocks area. Less direct than お尻, but can be used euphemistically.
The two meanings of 'booty' are completely unrelated in Japanese. Using 戦利品 to mean 'buttocks' would be nonsensical, and using お尻 to mean 'loot' would be equally confusing. Always determine the intended meaning from context.
お尻 is the standard, polite word for buttocks. ケツ is a vulgar slang term. Use お尻 in most situations; ケツ is only appropriate among close friends or in very casual, rough speech. Using ケツ in polite company can be offensive.
Nice booty.
ヒップアップエクササイズでお尻を鍛える。
Tone your booty with hip-up exercises.