baka
2 antonyms for baka — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A Japanese word for a fool or idiot, widely known to English speakers through anime, manga and games.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun informal
A Japanese word for a fool or idiot, widely known to English speakers through anime, manga and games.
“She called him a baka and stormed off.”
Antonyms
How to use baka
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
baka!
you baka
such a baka
In Japanese the force varies by region and tone: it can be a genuine insult or an affectionate tease between friends. Among English-speaking anime fans it is almost always playful.
Etymology
From Japanese baka, meaning fool or foolishness.
Full origin of baka →Frequently asked questions
What does baka mean in Japanese?
It means fool, idiot or foolishness, and it works as both a noun and an adjective. It is one of the most common mild insults in Japanese and is written with the characters for horse and deer.
Is calling someone baka rude?
It depends entirely on the relationship and delivery. Between friends or in a flirtatious exchange it reads as teasing, but directed at a stranger, a colleague or someone senior to you it is genuinely insulting.
