Translation guide
Describes a manner that is short, blunt, or abrupt, often to the point of seeming rude. Japanese has several ways to express this, from describing speech style to using specific adjectives.
To say someone is brusque in their speech or behavior, often implying rudeness or lack of warmth.
To describe speech that is terse, clipped, or lacking in politeness, often using short forms or commands.
In Japanese, brusqueness is often conveyed by using dictionary form or plain imperatives without polite endings or softening expressions like 〜です/ます or 〜ください.
Come quickly. (brusque command)
English 'brusque' is often translated as ぶっきらぼう, but directly calling someone ぶっきらぼう can sound rude. It's safer to describe their manner or use softer alternatives like そっけない when appropriate.
ぶっきらぼう focuses on bluntness of speech, while そっけない emphasizes coldness or lack of warmth. 無愛想 is more about an unsociable disposition.
brusque tone
A common adjective meaning blunt, curt, or brusque. Often used for a person's manner of speaking.
He has a brusque way of speaking.
Means cold, curt, or short. Implies a lack of warmth or friendliness, often used for replies or attitudes.
Her reply was brusque.
Literally 'without friendliness', describes a person or attitude that is unsociable, blunt, or brusque.
That clerk is brusque.
A more colloquial term for a curt, blunt, or harsh manner. Slightly stronger than ぶっきらぼう.
I was treated in a brusque manner.
What? (brusque)
A plain negative imperative used for brusque prohibitions. Very direct and informal.
Don't touch. (brusque)
そっけない態度
brusque attitude