雑魚
Romanisation zako
What it means
Insult for someone weak or insignificant.
Literally “small fry”. Short editorial gloss; not an etymological claim.
Pronunciation Heard as “za ko”
English spellings approximate sounds and omit some contrasts. Use as retrieval hints, not authoritative pronunciation.
Used as
How it's used
Literal small-fish sense is neutral.
How strong is it? 2/5 · Coarse
Literal small-fish sense is neutral. Ratings are contextual editorial estimates, not calibrated probabilities.