Littering a soft drink can with ポイ捨て
Vocabulary Explanation: Littering with ポイ捨て
As Kenji Fudazuki ponders ways to increase his image as a delinquent, he hears a teacher asking who littered an empty soft drink can. Seeing an opportunity, Kenji takes credit for the misdeed. With this revelation, the teacher backs off and leaves quietly.
- Students:
- 「札月だったのか。」
- “So it was Fudazuki, huh?”
- 「しかしポイ捨てしといて全く悪びれてないぜ…」
- “But to litter, he really has no shame...”
- 「むしろ怒ってた先生ニラんでたぜ。」
- “Instead, he glared at the scolding teacher.”
- 「ホント…怖いなぁ。」
- “He truly is scary.”
Key Points
1ポイ捨て means casually throwing trash away
- ポイ mimics tossing something lightly; 捨て means discarding.
- Together it means littering.
2しといて is casual しておいて
- ポイ捨てしといて means “after littering” or “having littered”.
3悪びれてない describes lack of remorse
- 悪びれる means to act ashamed or guilty.
- 全く悪びれてない says Kenji does not seem sorry at all, which supports his delinquent image.
Vocabulary
先生 (Teacher)
先生 is a respectful title for teachers and certain professionals, including doctors, lawyers, and politicians. Speakers do not normally use it for themselves.
See Also
- Vocabulary: Littering with ポイ捨て
- Future entry: Past tense with 〜た・〜だ
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