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たわけ者 (たわけもの) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
idiot ; fool ; joker ; trickster
A derogatory or teasing term for a foolish person, a joker, or a trickster. The nuance ranges from 'idiot' to 'clown' depending on context. Cross-referenced with おどけ者 (joker).
See also: おどけ者
Written forms たわけ 者もの
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling.
戯たわ け 者もの
Alternate kanji spelling using 戯け.
白痴者たわけもの
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form.
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He's the class joker, always telling jokes.
Similar words おどけ 者もの おどけ者 is a milder, more playful term for a joker or clown, while たわけ者 can be harsher and more insulting.
馬ば 鹿か 馬鹿 is the most common word for 'fool' or 'idiot'. たわけ者 is less common and can carry a more old-fashioned or dialectal feel.
Etymology Derived from たわけ (foolishness) + 者 (person). The origin of たわけ is uncertain, but it may be related to the verb 戯ける (たわける, to jest or act foolishly).
