English–Japanese

“brat” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikozō

Example

あの小僧は生意気です。a no ko zō wa nama i ki de su

That brat is cheeky.

Illustration for 小僧 (brat)

How to say “brat” in Japanese

“Brat” in Japanese is 小僧 (kozō).

Presents a boy as young, inexperienced, and cheeky, with the speaker placing him below an older or more senior person.

Full entry for 小僧: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 小僧

その小僧は、店員にまで文句を言いました。so no ko zō wa ten in ni ma de mon ku o i i ma shi ta

That brat even complained to the store clerk.

Tips for using 小僧

  • Unlike the neutral word boy, 小僧 (kozō) often carries the voice of someone looking down on a younger male, which gives it the force of brat in suitable contexts.

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