Meaning

Primary

Fool

Alternatives

Simpleton, Idiot

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

Shock someone by flattering them and they'll end up looking like a fool. Taking compliments always turns people into silly idiots. It's okay, they're just embarrassed.

Reading

あほ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
あほう
  • 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, but keep in mind that the reading is often shortened to あほ these days.

Context

Context Sentences

学生の頃は、いつも阿呆なことばかりしてたな。

When I was a student I only did stupid things.

Kanji Composition