“Brusque” in Japanese
Short answer
Brusque in Japanese is “けんもほろろ” (kenmohororo). Full meaning: curt, blunt, brusque.
Other ways to say “Brusque” in Japanese
突慳貪
tsukkendon blunt, curt, brusque
ぶっきら棒
bukkirabou curt, blunt, brusque
無愛嬌
buaikyou unamiability; brusque, unfriendly, unsociable, curt
ケンもホロロ
kenmohororo curt, blunt, brusque
無骨
bukotsu boorish, unrefined, rustic, uncouth, clumsy, brusque
無愛想
buaisou unsociable, unfriendly, blunt, surly, curt, cold, brusque
武骨
bukotsu boorish, unrefined, rustic, uncouth, clumsy, brusque
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