Basic Insults · Japanese
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Japanese · 日本語
Translation
嫌なやつ
Romanization
Iya na yatsu
Pronunciation
ee-yah nah yaht-soo
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
嫌なやつ — a risky phrase that can escalate a conversation for "jerk".
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FAQ
You say "嫌なやつ" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Iya na yatsu", and a simple pronunciation cue is "ee-yah nah yaht-soo".
This entry is marked as offensive. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "ee-yah nah yaht-soo" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Iya na yatsu".
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.