Translation guide
The word 'slag' has two main meanings: a waste product from metal smelting, and a British slang term for a promiscuous person. This guide covers both, with a focus on natural Japanese equivalents.
The stony waste matter separated from metals during smelting or refining.
The most common technical term, borrowed from English. Used in industrial and scientific contexts.
A more formal or technical term, often used in geology or mining contexts.
An alternative katakana rendering, less common than スラグ.
A derogatory term for a person, usually a woman, who has many casual sexual partners.
The British slang 'slag' is highly offensive and sexist. Japanese equivalents like 尻軽 and ヤリマン carry similar weight. Use with extreme caution, if at all.
製鉄所では大量のスラグが発生する。
A large amount of slag is produced at the steel mill.
鉱滓はセメントの原料として利用される。
Slag is used as a raw material for cement.
溶鉱炉からスラッグが取り除かれた。
Slag was removed from the blast furnace.
A common derogatory term for a promiscuous woman, similar in tone to 'slag'.
I heard that woman is a slag.
Vulgar slang for a promiscuous woman, very direct and offensive.
She's said to be a slag.
Means 'loose woman' or 'immoral woman', less slangy but still derogatory.
He called her a slag.
Literally 'play person', can refer to a promiscuous person of any gender, but less harsh.
He's a slag, sleeping with various women.
It's better to avoid saying 'shirigaru' in public.