ばかがうつる

    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ru' ending
  1. to become stupid from associating with stupid people; to be infected with stupiditycolloquialismword usually written using kana alonesee also
Forms
  • ばかがうつる
  • がうつる【ばかがうつる】
  • がる【ばかがうつる】
  • バカがる【バカがうつる】
  • バカがうつる
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to become stupid from associating with stupid people; to be infected with stupidity
  2. This phrase is used to describe the phenomenon of becoming less intelligent or adopting foolish behaviors due to the influence of others, particularly those who lack common sense.
    When I'm surrounded by fools, I gradually feel myself becoming stupid as well.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to become stupid from associating with stupid people; to be infected with stupidityto associate with foolsto be treated as a foolto catch foolishnessto be called a foolto join the ranks of foolsto become silly or foolishto avoid foolsa foolish ideato not associate with fools