たわけ

noun

tomfoolery; foolish act; nonsense

Refers to silly behavior, pranks, or absurd talk. Often used in a scolding or dismissive tone.

See also: 戯ける

• そんなたわけを言いうな。

  Don't talk such nonsense.

• 彼かれのたわけには呆あきれてものが言いえない。

  I'm speechless at his foolishness.

noun

fool; idiot

A derogatory term for a foolish person. Stronger than ばか in some dialects; can be insulting.

See also: 戯け者

• あんなたわけに構かまうな。

  Don't bother with that idiot.

• このたわけ者もの！

  You fool!