How to say "jew" in Japanese
- nounA derogatory term for a Jewish person: it insults or stereotypes rather than describes. You might come across it in prejudiced remarks, but never use it for neutral reference.
- ユダヤ人ユダヤじんnounThe neutral word for 'Jew; Jewish person', referring to someone of Jewish ethnicity or religion without any insulting overtone; use it in ordinary conversation and writing.
- ユダ公ユダこうnounA derogatory slang term for a Jewish person, used to demean rather than describe; you may encounter it in discriminatory speech, but never use it yourself.
For the neutral sense 'Jew; Jewish person' use 「ユダヤ人」; 「ジュー」 and 「ユダ公」 are derogatory words for a Jewish person that insult or stereotype rather than describe, and should be avoided in neutral reference.
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