What does “ふざけんな” mean in English?
This means 'don't mess with me' and expresses anger or frustration. It's a direct command telling someone to stop their foolishness.
Literally “don't fool around”
You'd use it in a heated moment, similar to saying 'don't fuck with me' in English. It's informal and carries a confrontational tone.
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Related Japanese words
バカ野郎
3/5 · Vulgarbakayarō
It's an angry insult, translating to 'you idiot' or 'bastard.'
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It's a hostile way to refer to someone, essentially meaning 'that bastard.'
うるせえ
3/5 · Vulgarurusee
It means 'noisy' and is often used as a rude way to tell someone to shut up.
変態
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