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How to say “shut up” in Japanese

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shut up

Japanese · 日本語

rude

Translation

黙って

Romanization

Damatte

Pronunciation

dah-maht-teh

When to use it

Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

黙って — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "shut up".

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FAQ

Common questions

How do you say "shut up" in Japanese?+

You say "黙って" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Damatte", and a simple pronunciation cue is "dah-maht-teh".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "dah-maht-teh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Damatte".

When should I use it?+

Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.