禿
Meanings
1
Neutral term for the state of being bald or a bald head.
My father has been troubled by baldness since he was young.
2
bald person; baldy
derogatoryusually written using kana alone
Derogatory term for a bald person; usually written in kana.
That baldy is complaining again.
3
derogatoryusually written using kana alone
Derogatory slang for a stupid person; usually written in kana.
You don't even understand something that simple? Are you an idiot?
Usage patterns
- 禿が進むfor one's baldness to progress
My father's baldness has been getting worse lately.
- 禿を隠すto hide one's baldness
He always hides his baldness with a hat.
- 〈人〉を禿と呼ぶto call someone 'baldy'
The kids teased him, calling him "baldy."