foolish in Japanese
foolish in Japanese is 馬鹿, 愚か, 馬鹿げた — foolish means lacking good sense; unwise or silly.
foolish in Japanese
馬鹿
Pronounced: baka
(of a person, an action, etc.) Lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.
愚か
Pronounced: oroka
(of a person, an action, etc.) Lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.
馬鹿げた
Pronounced: bakageta
(of a person, an action, etc.) Lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.
What does "foolish" mean?
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adj Lacking good sense; unwise or silly.
"Walking across the frozen pond was a foolish thing to do."
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foolish in a sentence
- Walking across the frozen pond was a foolish thing to do.
- It was foolish to leave the door unlocked overnight.
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What is "foolish" in Japanese?
"foolish" in Japanese is 馬鹿, 愚か, 馬鹿げた. foolish means: Lacking good sense; unwise or silly.
How do you pronounce 馬鹿?
"foolish" in Japanese is 馬鹿, pronounced "baka".
How do you use "foolish" in a sentence?
Example: "Walking across the frozen pond was a foolish thing to do." In Japanese, "foolish" is 馬鹿, 愚か, 馬鹿げた.
Are there other ways to say "foolish" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "foolish": 馬鹿, 愚か, 馬鹿げた.
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