What does “あの野郎” mean in English?
It's a hostile way to refer to someone, essentially meaning 'that bastard.'
Literally “that fellow”
Used informally, it’s similar to calling someone a 'bastard' in English, often aimed directly at someone in a derogatory tone.
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Related Japanese words
黙れこの野郎
4/5 · Strongdamare konoyarō
This is a hostile command telling someone to shut up, with an added insult equivalent to 'bastard.'
貴様
3/5 · Vulgarkisama
This term is a hostile or contemptuous way to address someone, akin to calling them a 'you bastard' or 'you arsehole.' Historically, it was an honorific term, but that's not how it's used today.
この野郎
3/5 · Vulgarkono yarō
It's an insult that translates to 'you bastard,' aimed at someone in a confrontational manner. The literal translation is 'this fellow,' but that's not how it's used.
バカ野郎
3/5 · Vulgarbakayarō
It's an angry insult, translating to 'you idiot' or 'bastard.'
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