This word should be avoided unless you are using it in an extremely casual setting with people that you know well and are of the same status as you. According to Tofugu , the origin of the term baka is wholly unknown and there are several theories as to its origin. The oldest written usage of the word is in the Japanese historical epic written in the s by Kojima Houshi, Taikeki.
Baka was taken from the word bakamono, which means stupid person. The use of baka became more popular than bakamono as time went on, similarly to how dummy is a more popular English word than dumb person amongst young pepole. The word baka can be used in many different contexts, but is most appropriate to use among casual friends who understand that you are not being mean and insulting them.
Additionally, if you are in an English-speaking country, it is better to use the term baka with people who are also familiar with the Japanese language and culture. Otherwise, you may cause confusion. In this example, Eli and Greg both like to watch anime and are familiar with the term baka. In the Kansai region which includes Kyoto and Osaka, aho is more popular than baka. In Estern Japan, known as the Kanto region, baka is more frequently used. Their usage is almost opposite.
In Kansai, aho is frequently used and baka is considered more offensive and harsh. In Kanto, the opposite is true. Baka is more frequently used and aho is less common but harsher. There are also many different synonyms for this term in English.
If you are talking to someone who does not speak Japanese or who is not familiar with the term baka, you should use an English synonym for the word to avoid confusion. Additionally, if the person does not speak Japanese they may not understand the nuances of the term baka. Then if they look it up, they might be very insulted. The exact genesis or etymology of this term is unknown, but tofugu has an article explaining several possible theories.
One of these suggests that it was used to refer to someone from a bankrupt family. For example, maybe your friend is doing something stupid — like trying to catch a fish in a pond. Very playful, very appropriate. This is a very colloquial use of the word and should be limited to friends or family. They might even react with laughter on the surface — but more likely than not, that is merely tatemae.
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