ブサイク
ぶさいく
na-adjective, noun
ugly, unattractive, clumsy
1.
ugly, unattractive
Describes someone or something that is not good-looking. Can be quite rude when said about a person.
2.
clumsy, poorly done, botched
Describes something done without skill or finesse. From the original meaning of 不細工 (lacking fine craftsmanship).
Writing
Written in kanji as 不細工, literally "lacking fine craftsmanship." The katakana spelling ブサイク is more common in casual writing.
Watch out
Calling someone ブサイク directly is very rude. It's mainly used self-deprecatingly, in comedy, or among very close friends. Using it about others behind their back is considered mean.
Related slang
- ブス: ugly (even ruder, mainly about women — use with extreme caution)
- イケメン: good-looking man (positive counterpart)