TikTok: Baka meaning explained with 5 amazing examples!

The Japanese term ‘baka’ is currently trending on TikTok and everyone is wondering about the real meaning. Many creators have uploaded amazing examples and explanations of the word which is popular within anime.

In this article, we explore the meaning of ‘baka’ along with where the term originated and more. Keep reading to find out all you need to know about this trending term as we provide great TikTok examples and tutorial videos!

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@loreenxcx

Baka💨 #anime #fy #kakegurui #kakeguruiedit #baka #viral #foryou

♬ Just like me and you – Loreen🌷

What is the meaning of Baka on TikTok?

Baka (馬鹿, ばか in hiragana, or バカ in katakana) means “fool”, or (as an adjectival noun) “foolish” and is the most frequently used pejorative term in the Japanese language.

Anime and manga fans have adopted the use of baka as a (usually joking) insult.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMLSNG94lQs

The popular TikTok hashtag #baka currently has over one billion views on the app.

@ianboggs took to TikTok to explain what baka actually means in Japanese.

@ianboggs

Did you know this? 😂 #japan #japanese #japaneseboy #日本

♬ original sound – IAN

This creator stated that the term can mean various things, such as ‘stupid’ ‘idiot’ or ‘dumb’ and more inappropriate phrases.

Ian also clarified that baka does not mean ‘cute’, so be sure not to make that mistake!

The word ‘baka’ has a long history, an uncertain etymology (possibly from Sanskrit or Classical Chinese), and linguistic complexities.

@areshimo explained the origin of the word baka.

@areshimo

About the word: Baka (馬鹿) #baka #etymology #japanese #language #edutok

♬ One Summer’s Day – Smyang Piano

Amazing Baka TikTok examples

A Korean TikTok creator named @yurieoh shared footage of her saying baka in various kinds of emotions.

@yurie.oh

Reply to @madarauchihatdog4 there u go #baka #anime #japanese

♬ 水たまり – Fumihisa Tanaka

A TikTok creator named @eliseuwuu responded to a request asking her to say baka.

@eliseuchan

Reply to @zyetner I know what baka means I was kidding lmao #fyp #foryou #baka #catgirl #catgirls

♬ whats a baka – Eliseuchan💞

Another user named @sulik8112 shared his attempt of recreating various forms of baka taken from anime clips.

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@sulik8112

Anime Part 2.0 | insta: sulik8112💫 #anime #baka #myheroacademia

♬ anime characters saying baka – oh hey 🙂

@chxjulie also responded to a request and explained that baka means idiot in Japanese.

@chxjulie

Reply to @.aesthetic.lav baka means idiot in japanese

♬ original sound – 𝐽𝑢𝑙𝑖𝑒

@akeamfrancis2 also used the Japanese term in a recent upload.

@akeamfrancis.com

Reply to @xxxhoney.charxxx #sussybaka #baka #akeamfrancis

♬ original sound – Akeam.Francis

Keep reading to find out how to correctly say baka!

How to say Baka

A TikTok creator named @masaebation uploaded a brief tutorial video explaining how to properly say baka.

https://www.tiktok.com/@masaebation/video/6866783853390974209

@showsuzuki shared his version onto TikTok, showing how to say baka in different ways.

@showsuzuki

How to say, BAKA! #japanese101 #weeb #anime

♬ original sound – Show Suzuki – Kuya SHOW

Can you say baka correctly?

Head over to TikTok for more content surrounding this popular Japanese phrase!