せがれ

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JLPT:N1
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1

son (colloquial, somewhat coarse; often used by men, can sound self-effacing or rough)

NounUsually KanaHumble (Kenjougo) Language

Examples

せがれが大学を卒業したと聞いて、親戚中が驚いた。

When they heard my son graduated from university, all the relatives were surprised.

あのせがれは最近反抗的で困る。

That brat of a son has been rebellious lately and it's troubling.

2

a derogatory term for a kid or youngster; punk, brat

NounUsually Kana

Examples

町中で騒いでいるせがれどもを注意した。

I told off those noisy brats in town.

親が見ていないと、せがれは好き放題する。

When parents aren't watching, brats do whatever they want.

3

vulgar slang for the male genitalia (penis)

NounUsually KanaColloquial

Examples

その言葉は公共の場では下品なので使わない方がいい。

That word is vulgar and it's better not to use it in public.

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