Insult in Japanese
"insult" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "insult". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
侮辱 (bujoku) is an insult. 侮 is to look down on, to slight. 罵 is to abuse aloud. 嘲 is to mock. Japanese separates despising, shouting and ridiculing where English says insult for all three.
Top pick
scorn, despise, make light of, contempt
Reading: bu
8 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of person and every. Scorning person.
What it carries
Insult, scorn, look down. Represents scorning.
Related kanji for "insult"
insult
ba
Composed of net and horse. Scolding horse with net.
insult
chou
Combines 'mouth' (口) with 'morning' (朝), representing mocking and laughing at others with words.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for insult?
The most common kanji for "insult" is 侮, read as bu. It means scorn, despise, make light of. Related kanji: 罵 (insult), 嘲 (insult).
How many strokes does 侮 have?
侮 has 8 strokes.