Translation guide
The English word 'piss' is a vulgar slang term for urine or urination. In Japanese, there is no single direct equivalent that matches its tone and range of uses. The best choice depends on context: talking about the bodily function, using it as an insult, or expressing anger. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
Expressing the act of urinating or the substance itself in a vulgar or very casual way.
The most direct equivalent for 'piss' as a noun or verb. It is crude and casual, used mainly by men. Not as strong as English 'piss' but still impolite in formal settings.
Childish or very casual word for pee/piss. Used by children or in intimate contexts. Can be used as a noun or with する.
しっこしたい。
I need to pee/piss.
Specifically refers to urinating while standing up, often outdoors. Equivalent to 'taking a piss' in public.
立ち小便はやめろ。
Don't piss in the street.
Using 'piss' as part of an angry command or insult, like 'piss off'.
Strong, rude command meaning 'Get lost!' or 'Piss off!'. Used in heated arguments.
うせろ、この野郎！
Piss off, you bastard!
Literally 'disappear', equivalent to 'Get lost' or 'Piss off'. Very harsh.
消え失せろ！
Piss off!
A general insult like 'shithead' or 'piss off' when used as an exclamation. Not a direct translation but conveys similar vulgar anger.
Describing someone as very drunk, as in 'pissed' (UK slang).
Onomatopoeic word for being very drunk, equivalent to 'pissed' or 'wasted'.
昨日はべろべろに酔っ払った。
I got completely pissed yesterday.
Also means extremely drunk, similar to 'pissed' or 'plastered'.
Describing someone as angry, as in 'pissed off' (US slang).
Common casual expression for being irritated or pissed off.
あいつの態度にむかつく。
His attitude pisses me off.
Literally 'comes to the head', meaning to get angry or pissed off.
Slang for snapping or losing one's temper, similar to 'getting pissed off'.
あいつ、すぐキレるんだよ。
He gets pissed off so easily.
Describing heavy rain, as in 'pissing down'.
Standard word for downpour. Not vulgar, but equivalent in meaning.
外は土砂降りだ。
It's pissing down outside.
Onomatopoeic for heavy rain, casual.
雨がざーざー降ってる。
It's pissing rain.
Japanese does not have a single word that matches the vulgarity and versatility of 'piss'. 小便 is crude but not as taboo as English 'piss'. Using it in polite company will sound rough but not shocking. For true vulgarity, combine with other strong language or use insults like くそったれ.
小便 is the standard crude word for urine/urination, used mainly by men. おしっこ is the polite/childish word for pee. しっこ is a more casual, childish variant. None carry the exact weight of 'piss', but 小便 is closest in tone.
くそったれ！
Piss off! / You shit!
彼はぐでんぐでんだ。
He's completely pissed.
That really pisses me off.