Translation guide
The word 'slag' has two main meanings: a waste product from metal smelting, and a British slang term for a promiscuous person. This guide covers both, with a focus on natural Japanese equivalents.
The stony waste matter separated from metals during smelting or refining.
A derogatory term for a person, usually a woman, who has many casual sexual partners.
The British slang 'slag' is highly offensive and sexist. Japanese equivalents like 尻軽 and ヤリマン carry similar weight. Use with extreme caution, if at all.
公共の場で「尻軽」と言うのは避けたほうがいい。
It's better to avoid saying 'shirigaru' in public.
A large amount of slag is produced at the steel mill.
A more formal or technical term, often used in geology or mining contexts.
鉱滓はセメントの原料として利用される。
Slag is used as a raw material for cement.
An alternative katakana rendering, less common than スラグ.
溶鉱炉からスラッグが取り除かれた。
Slag was removed from the blast furnace.
A common derogatory term for a promiscuous woman, similar in tone to 'slag'.
あの女は尻軽だって噂だよ。
I heard that woman is a slag.
Vulgar slang for a promiscuous woman, very direct and offensive.
彼女はヤリマンだと言われている。
She's said to be a slag.
Means 'loose woman' or 'immoral woman', less slangy but still derogatory.
彼は彼女をふしだらな女と呼んだ。
He called her a slag.
Literally 'play person', can refer to a promiscuous person of any gender, but less harsh.
彼は遊び人で、いろんな女と寝てる。
He's a slag, sleeping with various women.