English–Japanese

“curse at” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinonoshiru

Example

彼は怒ると人を罵ります。kare wa oko ru to hito o nonoshi ri ma su

When he gets angry, he curses at people.

Illustration for 罵る (curse at)

How to say “curse at” in Japanese

“Curse at” in Japanese is 罵る (nonoshiru).

It centers on using hostile words to attack, condemn, or humiliate another person.

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

Example sentences with 罵る

議論では、意見を批判しても相手を罵らないことが大切です。gi ron de wa i ken o hi han shi te mo ai te o nonoshi ra na i ko to ga tai setsu de su

In a discussion, it is important not to curse at the other person even when criticizing their opinion.

Tips for using 罵る

  • The English phrase curse at often suggests swearing, but 罵る (nonoshiru) can also describe harsh berating or insulting without a fixed set of swear words.

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