jat6 bun2 zi2日本仔
Jyutpingjat6 bun2 zi2
Yaleyaht bún jí
Definition
Derogatory term for Japanese people.
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How it's used
Carries a strong derogatory and xenophobic tone, reflecting historical tensions and colonial-era attitudes. While some speakers might use it casually among friends without conscious malice, it remains highly offensive to many and should be avoided in polite or professional settings. It is strictly a label for individuals rather than a way to refer to the country or culture.
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That Japanese guy doesn't seem to speak Cantonese.
Why do you keep calling people 'Japs'?
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Common phrases
damn Jap
Common mistake
Using this term in a public or professional environment can be perceived as hate speech or severe rudeness. It is not a neutral way to identify someone's nationality, and using it can easily lead to confrontation.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
