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idiot
Nounな-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. fool
  2. 2. idiot
  3. 3. Aho
This casual, slightly rude noun or な-adjective is used in Kansai dialect to call someone foolish or stupid, similar to calling someone an idiot or a dummy. While it can be used harshly as an insult, it is also used playfully among close friends, and it is generally considered slightly softer than 馬鹿 in some contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

That reckless driving — are you out of your mind?

Sentence 2

Throwing away a chance like that would be just plain stupid.

Sentence 3

Acting all high and mighty just because you got lucky — that's just dumb.

Sentence 4

I know I'll lose if I panic right now, and yet here I am — what an idiot.

Sentence 5

If you seriously believe that, then you're an idiot too, aren't you?