What does “黙れ” mean in English?
It's a rude command telling someone to shut up. Literally, it means 'be silent.'
Literally “be silent”
You might hear it as a direct insult or exclamation in a heated conversation, similar to telling someone to 'shut the fuck up' in English. It's confrontational and informal, so use it cautiously.
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うるせえ
3/5 · Vulgarurusee
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4/5 · Strongdamare konoyarō
This is a hostile command telling someone to shut up, with an added insult equivalent to 'bastard.'
ガキ
2/5 · Coarsegaki
It's a rude way to refer to a child, often implying they're annoying or troublesome. The literal translation is 'brat.'
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3/5 · Vulgarano yarō
It's a hostile way to refer to someone, essentially meaning 'that bastard.'
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