JLPT N3 Intermediate
馬鹿
「ばか」
Idiot, foolish, absurd, or used as an intensifier meaning extremely.
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バカ very common, often used for emphasis
ばか common
1 Noun, Na-adjective
Idiot" / "Stupid
Refers to a lack of intelligence, social awareness, or common sense in a person or action.
2 Na-adjective
Absurd" / "Ridiculous
Characterizes a situation, cost, or idea as lacking logic, value, or reason.
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3 Prefix, Adverb
Extremely" / "Insanely
Functions as an intensifier to indicate an excessive or abnormal degree of a quality.
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4 Suffix
Obsessed with..." / "-freak
Identifies a person deeply engrossed in a specific hobby or subject, often to the exclusion of objective judgment.
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