でくのぼう

  1. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    doll, puppet
    word usually written using kana alone

  2. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

    blockhead, idiot, useless person, good-for-nothing
    word usually written using kana alone
    derogatory

    • 彼はでくの坊にすぎない。
      He is no better than a fool.