Yabe, when translated, means dangerous. However, if you come to Japan today, you will hear the word being used by young people differently. Yabe means the same thing as yabai, but we are moving too hayai (fast), so let’s learn about yabai first.
In 2022, yabai is used similarly to how many English speakers use wicked and sick. Yabai is used to give emphasis to something that is considered out of the ordinary to the speaker. So, it may express happiness, surprise, shock, excitement, fear, etc. Yabai can be used in may ways and we will now look at several ways how to use yabai in 2022.
No, yabai is not a bad word, but it is a slang. When you use yabai, you will either sound strange or cool based on who you are with. Do not use the word with your boss or supervisor unless you are out of the office having a casual conversation. But no, it is not a bad word. It is a fun word.
There are three other variations of the word Yabai…
They are yabee, yabe and yaba. Yabee, yabe and yaba all have the same meaning as yabai.
Yabai, yabai, yabai! We have reached the end. If you are feeling confused about the use of yabai, just remember it is a casual word that is usually used among friends and it can describe any emotion.
Yabai! I hope you enjoyed this yabe post.
If you like yabai, you may also like the following yabee slang.
Kimoi is short for kimochi warui (gives a bad feeling). You say it when something feels totally disgusting. Want someone to go away and stop talking to you? Call them kimoi. I hope you will never be called kimoi, but if you are now, you know to stop talking when you hear it.