Hoon/不良
| Pronunciation | /huːn/ (フーン) |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | Noun |
| English Definition |
A reckless or aggressive driver who speeds, does burnouts, or drives dangerously to show off. |
| Japanese Translation |
暴走運転をする人 |
| Japanese Explanation |
スピードを出したり、タイヤを鳴らして急発進したりする、危険な運転をする人を指す言葉。 |
Origin
Origin uncertain; in wide informal Australian use since the mid-20th century.
Related Words
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Australian English
When used as a noun, hoon refers to a hooligan, or vulgar and often violent person. As a verb, to hoon means to act violently or threateningly, often while driving a car.
日本語
名詞としての使い方は、フーリガンか不良や下品な人を表す言葉。動詞の場合は、乱暴や威力のあるように振る舞い。
Plain English
1) (n) A hooligan, a hood, thug.
2) (v) To act in a violent, threatening manner.
| 豪語 | 日本語 | 米・英語 |
| Willo acts like a hoon when he gets sozzled. | ウィローは、酒を飲むとフーリガンのように振る舞う。 | Willo acts like a thug when he gets drunk. |
| Shaz hoons around in her brother’s car. | シャズは、弟の車で乱暴に運転する。 | Sharon drives madly around in her brother’s car. |