Basic Insults · Japanese
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Japanese · 日本語
Translation
ピエロ
Romanization
Piero
Pronunciation
pee-eh-roh
When to use it
Use this carefully. It can offend people and is included so learners understand meaning, tone, and risk. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
ピエロ — a risky phrase that can escalate a conversation for "clown".
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FAQ
You say "ピエロ" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Piero", and a simple pronunciation cue is "pee-eh-roh".
This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "pee-eh-roh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Piero".
Use this carefully. It can offend people and is included so learners understand meaning, tone, and risk. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.