はげ

Alternative writings: 禿, 禿げ, ハゲ
Frequency:
1

Baldness; having a bald head. Used neutrally in medical or descriptive contexts; commonly written as はげ/ハゲ in everyday usage.

Noun

Examples

彼は若いうちからはげてしまった。

He became bald at a young age.

薄毛が気になるので、専門医に相談した。

Worried about thinning hair, I consulted a specialist.

2

A derogatory term for a bald person; offensive in many contexts, so it should be avoided in polite speech.

NounDerogatoryUsually Kana

Examples

人の外見を『ハゲ』と呼ぶのは失礼だ。

Calling someone 'hage' (bald) is rude.

冗談でも外見を笑う言葉は控えたほうがいい。

Even as a joke, it's better to refrain from words that make fun of someone's appearance.

3

A slang, derogatory term meaning 'idiot' or 'moron.' Highly offensive and confrontational; use with caution (generally avoid).

NounDerogatoryUsually Kana

Examples

あのやり方は本当にハゲだよ、もっと考えたほうがいい。

That approach is really stupid; you should think more carefully about it.

感情的になって相手を罵ると、言葉が過激になりがちだ。

When you get emotional and insult someone, your language tends to become extreme.