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バカ受け (ばかうけ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
huge hit ; massive success ; extremely well-received
colloquial
Colloquial term for something that is ridiculously popular or a smash hit. Often used for entertainment, products, or ideas that get an overwhelmingly positive response.
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The boss's joke went over really well.
Written forms バカ 受う け
Common colloquial spelling using katakana for バカ.
馬ば 鹿か 受う け
Kanji spelling; less common in casual writing.
Kanji 受 accept, undergo, answer (phone) Similar words 大おお 受う け 大受け is a more standard, less slangy way to say 'big hit' or 'very well-received'. バカ受け is more emphatic and colloquial.
大だい ヒット 大ヒット is a common term for a major commercial success, often used for products or media. バカ受け is more casual and can describe any kind of enthusiastic reception.
Etymology Compound of バカ (foolish, ridiculously) and 受け (reception, popularity), literally 'foolish reception', implying a level of success that is almost absurd.
