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うすばか Japanese meaning | Kotomora

うすばか

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Meanings

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noun, na-adjective

dimwit; simpleton; fool

usually written using kana alone

A mildly derogatory term for a foolish or slow-witted person; not extremely harsh but clearly insulting.

あいつは本ほん当とうにうすばかだな。
That guy is a real dimwit.
うすばかなことを言いうな。
Don't say such stupid things.

Written forms

薄うす馬ば鹿か
Kanji spelling; rarely used in practice.
うすバカ
kana-only spelling
Mixed kana/katakana spelling sometimes seen in casual writing.

Kanji

薄dilute, thin, weak (tea)
馬horse
鹿

deer

Similar words

ばか
More common and general term for 'fool' or 'idiot'; うすばか is a bit softer and less frequently used.
あほ
Kansai dialect equivalent of ばか; うすばか is standard Japanese and slightly milder.

Etymology

Compound of 薄 (usu, 'thin, weak') and 馬鹿 (baka, 'fool'), literally 'thin fool'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely developed as a colloquial insult.