Japanese meaning of ……あんた、バカぁ?

Reading:
……あんた、ばかぁ? (...Anta, baka?)

English Translation:

Are you stupid or something?

Original Scene & Cultural Context

Scene in the Original Work:


Asuka says this sarcastically, expressing annoyance at Shinji's cluelessness.
アスカがシンジの鈍さにイライラして皮肉交じりに言う場面。

Cultural Context:


Using direct language to express frustration or closeness is common in casual Japanese.
日本語の日常会話では、親しさや苛立ちを示すために率直な言葉を使うことが多い。

Grammar & Learning Points

Grammar Point

• あんた (anta) = casual "you"
• バカ (baka) = stupid/fool, often playful or annoyed rather than harsh

Trap for English Speakers

Learners may perceive "baka" as very harsh or offensive; in casual Japanese, it's often playful or mildly irritated.

Example

Basic Example

友人が傘を忘れてびしょ濡れに。「……あんた、バカぁ?」

“You forgot your umbrella and walked in the rain… Are you stupid or what?”