insult

On-Yomi: — Kun-Yomi: ののし.る

Koohii stories:

1) [ikmys] 24-7-2007(53): In ancient Japan, the most grievous insult was to poke a rival's horse in the eye (consider how rare an expensive a steed was in those days). It was the final step in preparation for a duel to the death.

2) [SexyMexicanMaid] 20-7-2010(25): This time the Trojans take one look at the Trojan horse and say 'ha! the eyes are wonky.' They throw insult after insult at it until a voice from within is heard saying 'we tried our best!'.

3) [alucardchuu] 14-7-2010(14): In Japan, is is considered insulting to look at someone from atop your horse. You have to step down and face people properly.

4) [blannk] 29-10-2009(9): Slant eye! Horse's ass!

5) [cameron_en] 28-11-2008(5): "Haha, your eyes are all sideways and your face looks like a horse!" – how insulting.