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JLPT N115画 · 15 strokesradical 网freq #2467

abuse, insult

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • ののし.る

Mnemonic

As a fisherman casts his net (網), he overhears someone shouting insults, which stings like a barrage of barbed words (罵) flying through the air.

About this kanji

The kanji 罵 (ば) means to abuse or insult someone, typically through harsh words. It is often used as a verb, like in the compound 罵る (ののしる), which means 'to verbally abuse' someone. Another common compound is 悪罵 (あくば), meaning 'a curse,' referring to offensive language. Additionally, 罵声 (ばせい) translates to 'a shout of abuse,' showing how this kanji captures strong negative emotions. The usage note to remember is that this kanji usually conveys extreme displeasure and is often associated with aggressive speech, so it may not be suitable for polite conversation.

Example sentences

  • 彼は彼女を罵った。

    He insulted her.

Meanings across languages

English
abuse, insult
Tiếng Việt
lăng mạ, xúc phạm
日本語
罵る, 侮辱する
한국어
모욕하다, 불러 대다
中文
辱骂, 侮辱
id
penyalahgunaan, kata-kata kasar
th
การด่าว่า, การดูถูก
es
abuso, insulto
fr
abus, insulte
de
Misshandlung, Beleidigung
pt
abuso, insulto

Common compounds

  • 罵るののしるto abuse (verbally), to curse at, to shout abuse at
  • 悪罵あくばcurse, vilification
  • 罵声ばせいshout of abuse, jeers, boos
  • 罵倒ばとう(verbal) abuse, denunciation, disparagement
  • 冷罵れいばsneer, scoffing, abuse
  • 面罵めんばabusing someone to his (her) face
  • 罵言ばげん(verbal) abuse, abusive language
  • 罵詈ばり(verbal) abuse, abusive language

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