Dont want to be rude
Is japanese word baka (idiot) only rude, and offensive. In this case how would you say something similar without offending person specialy a friend. In example

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Dont want to be rude
Is japanese word baka (idiot)  only rude, and offensive. In this case how would you say something similar without offending person specialy a friend. In example

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I think "baka" can also be translated as "silly". So just like the word "silly", if you say like "baka dane" with a smile (as you say "you silly" with a smile). Of course, you can say this to your close friends/family members only; to others it will most likely be offensive...