Is ku so (くそ) rude?

Kuso literally means sh*t and can also sometimes mean f*cking, however it doesn't have a strong a connotation with these words in English so isn't as rude.

Is swearing publicly in Japan common?

The answer to this is quite simple… it's not common at all! It is not usual in Japan to use swear words or bad language in public.

How do you say f*ck in Japanese?

There isn't actually a direct translation for f*ck in Japanese but other words can be used for a similar effect such as ku so (くそ).

How do you say sh*t in Japanese?

Sh*t in Japanese is literally ku so (くそ), however this can also be translated as f*cking.

How do you say f*ck you in Japanese?

F*ck you in Japanese is くたばれ which is pronounced ku ta ba re .

Are there swear words in Japanese?

Technically there aren't really swear words as such in Japanese. Instead you’ll find that most swear words in Japanese, or ways to swear in Japanese, are done by using more common words or phrases and adding a couple of words or changing the way you say them.

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