侮辱
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Base noun form. Refers to an act of insult or expression of contempt, often used in serious or formal situations. Example: 『侮辱的な言葉』 (bujokuteki na kotoba, 'insulting words').
Theme
Over coffee, User confides in their friend Yuko about a recent unpleasant interaction involving an insult at work.
侮辱
ぶじょく
insult, contempt, slight
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of 'bujoku' (侮辱 bujoku) as a 'boo-joke' — an insult that's like a bad joke meant to show contempt. 'Boo-joke' → 侮辱 (bujoku, 'insult, contempt, slight').
Cultural Note
In Japanese society, avoiding direct insults is important for maintaining harmony. However, 『侮辱』 (bujoku) might appear in legal contexts or discussions about disrespect, such as in defamation cases.
Forms
Base: 侮辱Base noun form. Refers to an act of insult or expression of contempt, often used in serious or formal situations. Example: 『侮辱的な言葉』 (bujokuteki na kotoba, 'insulting words').