貴様
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 貴様
1
Sensitive; Derogatory
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch
Examples
何だ、貴様は。庇い立てする気か。
What now, you wretch? You thinking of protecting her?
2
Archaic; Polite
you
Kanji in this Word
貴
12 strokes
Frequency: 970
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
precious
value
prize
esteem
honor
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たっと.い
とうと.い
たっと.ぶ
とうと.ぶ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
きよ
ぎ
たか
たかし
よし
様
14 strokes
Frequency: 493
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
Esq.
way
manner
situation
polite suffix
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さま
さん
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