Meaning

Primary

Savage

Alternatives

Uncivilized, Uncivilised

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

Barbarians who live in fields, not even in huts or houses or anything, are called savage by people who DO live in huts and houses. They think if you live out in a field you're really uncivilized. But that's all a matter of opinion, I guess.

Reading

やばん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

そんな野蛮な人たちと付き合ってはいけません。

You must not associate with such savage people.

Kanji Composition