べらんめえ

interjection

you idiot!; bloody fool!

Derogatory Edo-dialect interjection used to insult someone, similar to 'you fool!' or 'you idiot!'. Strongly associated with the rough speech of old Tokyo (Edokko).

• 「べらんめえ、何なに言いってやがるんだ！」と彼かれは怒ど鳴なった。

  "You idiot, what the hell are you talking about!" he shouted.

noun

true Tokyoite; Edo native

Refers to a person born and raised in Edo/Tokyo, especially one who embodies the stereotypical Edokko character: quick-tempered, straightforward, and using rough dialect. Often used with a sense of pride or nostalgia.

See also: 江戸っ子

• 彼かれは生粋きっすいのべらんめえで、江え戸どっ子こ気質かたぎを誇ほこりにしている。

  He is a true Tokyoite and takes pride in his Edokko spirit.