腐れ
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Meanings
1
rotting; spoiling; decaying
derogatory
Refers to the process or state of organic matter breaking down. Can be used literally for food, wood, etc., or metaphorically for moral decay.
This fruit rots quickly.
Please put it in the fridge to prevent spoilage.
2
rotten; worthless; contemptible
Derogatory prefix attached to nouns to express strong contempt or worthlessness. Common in rough or vulgar speech, e.g., 腐れ縁 (karmic bond you can't escape), 腐れ外道 (damn heretic).
I have a rotten connection with that guy; I keep getting dragged into trouble.
You damn heretic!