不作法
fusanoun★Intermediate— rude behavior
informal
Rude or improper behavior, especially in social or formal settings.
不作法な言葉遣いをしないでください。
Please don't use rude language.
彼は不作法な態度で接客した。
He served customers with a rude attitude.
💡
This term is often used to criticize someone's behavior that is considered impolite or inappropriate in a given context.
💡Pro Tip
Politeness in Japanese Culture
In Japanese culture, proper manners and etiquette are highly valued. Using 不作法 to describe someone's behavior is a strong criticism, so it should be used carefully.
📖Word Origin
Composed of 不 (fu, 'not') and 作法 (sahō, 'manners' or 'etiquette'), literally meaning 'lacking proper manners.'
📝Usage Notes
This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe behavior that is considered socially inappropriate or disrespectful.
Word Breakdown
不
not
prefix作法
manners, etiquette
root和英辞典