“Scum” in Japanese
Short answer
Scum in Japanese is “屑” (kuzu). Full meaning: waste, scrap, garbage, dregs; scum, piece of trash, loser.
Other ways to say “Scum” in Japanese
蛆虫
ujimushi maggot; worm, scum
くず
kuzu waste, scrap, garbage, dregs; scum, piece of trash, loser
クズ
kuzu waste, scrap, garbage, dregs; scum, piece of trash, loser
灰汁
aku lye; harsh taste, bitter taste, alkaline taste, astringency; scum (on a soup, broth etc.)
上皮
uwakawa outer layer (e.g. of skin), cuticle, epidermis, bark, rind, crust, film (on the surface of a liquid), scum; epithelium
アク
aku lye; harsh taste, bitter taste, alkaline taste, astringency; scum (on a soup, broth etc.)
上っ皮
uwakkawa outer layer (e.g. of skin), cuticle, epidermis, bark, rind, crust, film (on the surface of a liquid), scum; epithelium
ウジ虫
ujimushi maggot; worm, scum
うじ虫
ujimushi maggot; worm, scum
ウジムシ
ujimushi maggot; worm, scum
うじむし
ujimushi maggot; worm, scum
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