Basic Insults · Japanese
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Japanese · 日本語
Translation
臆病者
Romanization
Okubyoumono
Pronunciation
oh-koo-byoh-moh-noh
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
臆病者 — a risky phrase that can escalate a conversation for "coward".
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FAQ
You say "臆病者" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Okubyoumono", and a simple pronunciation cue is "oh-koo-byoh-moh-noh".
This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "oh-koo-byoh-moh-noh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Okubyoumono".
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.