“Swear word” in Japanese
Short answer
Swear word in Japanese is “罵り言葉” (nonoshirikotoba). Full meaning: abusive language, expletive, swear word, curse word.
Other ways to say “Swear word” in Japanese
卑語
higo vulgar word, vulgar expression, vulgarism, profanity, swear word
ののしり言葉
nonoshirikotoba abusive language, expletive, swear word, curse word
鄙語
higo vulgar word, vulgar expression, vulgarism, profanity, swear word
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