Basic Insults · Japanese
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Japanese · 日本語
Translation
嘘つき
Romanization
Usotsuki
Pronunciation
oo-soh-tsoo-kee
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
嘘つき — a risky phrase that can escalate a conversation for "liar".
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FAQ
You say "嘘つき" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Usotsuki", and a simple pronunciation cue is "oo-soh-tsoo-kee".
This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "oo-soh-tsoo-kee" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Usotsuki".
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.