べらぼう

na-adjective, noun

extreme; terrible; excessive

Describes something outrageously extreme in degree, often with a negative or emphatic tone. Used as a na-adjective or adverbially.

• 今日きょうはべらぼうに暑あつい。

  It's ridiculously hot today.

• べらぼうな値ね段だんの時計とけいを買かってしまった。

  I ended up buying a watch at an outrageous price.

na-adjective, noun

absurd; unreasonable; foolish

Used for situations, ideas, or behavior that are senseless or beyond reason. Often carries a critical or mocking tone.

• そんなべらぼうな話はなしがあるか。

  Is there such a ridiculous story?

• 彼かれの言いい分ぶんはべらぼうだ。

  His argument is absurd.

noun

fool; idiot

Derogatory noun for a foolish person. Strongly insulting; not for polite conversation.

• あんなべらぼうに任まかせるな。

  Don't leave it to such an idiot.