What is the meaning of Baka?

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[00:00:00]Do you know what baka really means in Japanese? Baka means stupid or idiot, but in Japanese it's not always serious.

[00:00:06]It can be soft, playful, or even affectionate. If your friend does something silly, you can say bakadane, like you're such an idiot, but friendly.

[00:00:15]But if you say it seriously or aggressively, it becomes rude. In Japan, tone and relationship matter a lot.

[00:00:23]With close friends, okay. With strangers or elders, rude. Also, in some regions like Kansai, people prefer aho instead of baka. So, baka is not just a word, it's about context.