Meaning

Primary

Bastard

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Ugh, that field guy. He's the worst. Always in the fields, making us look bad, quite the bastard. Really though, he's just this guy, but for some reason I sometimes don't like him.

While 野郎 can be a casual term for a man, it's usually used to insult or show annoyance towards someone. So it's best to avoid using it unless you're really sure it's okay!

Reading

やろう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

あの野郎の物の言い方が気に入らねぇんだよ。

I just don't like the way that bastard speaks.

パーティーでは野郎どもがどんちゃんさわぎをしていた。

The guys were making a ruckus at the party.

この野郎、よくもやったな!

You rascal, how dare you!

あのクソ野郎がセールス・マネージャーに昇進するなんて本当に気に食わねぇ。

That bastard got promoted to sales manager. I’m sick to my stomach.

Kanji Composition