Stupid in Japanese
"stupid" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "stupid". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
愚 is foolish in the sense of lacking judgment. 痴 is foolish in the sense of being besotted or dull, the 痴 of 痴漢. 間抜け is slow-witted, literally missing the beat. Japanese separates poor judgment from dullness.
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Top pick
foolish, folly, absurdity, stupid
Reading: gu
13 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of monkey and heart. Heart like monkey.
What it carries
Foolish, stupid question, complaint. Represents unwise.
Related kanji for "stupid"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for stupid?
The most common kanji for "stupid" is 愚, read as gu. It means foolish, folly, absurdity. Related kanji: 痴 (stupid).
How many strokes does 愚 have?
愚 has 13 strokes.