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畜生
chikushou
Description
「畜生」は、とても怒った時やくやしい時に使う、あまり上品ではない言葉です。
"畜生" is a somewhat rude word used when very angry or frustrated.
もともとは動物の意味ですが、今は「くそっ」のような気持ちを表すことが多いです。
Originally meaning 'animal,' "畜生" now often expresses feelings like 'damn.'
Meanings
畜生chikushou
damn it!; shit! (angry, frustrated exclamation)
畜生、また負けた！
Damn it, I lost again!
畜生chikushou
beast; animal (as opposed to a human)
あの人は畜生にも劣る。
That person is worse than a beast.
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Notes
- Etymology
Buddhist term for the animal realm (畜=livestock, 生=life); now mainly a swear word.
- Nuance
rough and vulgar; a frustrated 'damn it!', not used in polite speech.
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