馬鹿
Reading: ばか
Meaning: fool, idiot, silly
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Example Sentence
私 は 馬鹿 な 間違い を した
I made a stupid mistake.
Usage Notes
Can range from playful teasing to serious insult depending on context and tone. Often written in katakana バカ.
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