愚

Reading

Kana: ぐ

Romaji: gu

Definitions

noun

adj-na

1

foolishness; silliness; stupidity; folly

2

I; me

Note: archaism; humble (kenjougo) language

Kanji

愚

Readings: グ、 おろ.か

Meanings: foolish, folly, absurdity, stupid

Example Sentences

愚痴(ぐち)はやめろよ。

➥Stop grumbling.

あなたは愚(おろ)かだ。

➥You are stupid.

彼(かれ)は確(たし)かに愚(おろ)か者(もの)だ。

➥He is a fool, and no mistake.

愚者(ぐしゃ)のあと知恵(ちえ)。

➥It is easy to be wise after the event.

ぐずは時間(じかん)の盗人(ぬすびと)。

➥Procrastination is the thief of time.

それは愚(おろ)かな行為(こうい)だ。

➥It is an act of folly.