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不作法な態度
fusahou na taido
What does "不作法な態度" mean in English?
rude attitude彼の不作法な態度に、周りの人は呆れ顔になった。
Everyone was taken aback by his rude attitude.
How to use "不作法な態度" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
formal
behavior that is impolite or lacking in proper manners
そんな不作法な態度で接客したら、お客さんが離れてしまうよ。
If you serve customers with such a rude attitude, they'll leave.
彼は不作法な態度で食事を始めたので、周りの人が不快に感じた。
He started eating with such poor manners that those around him felt uncomfortable.
Often used to describe someone's behavior in social or professional settings where politeness is expected.
Pro Tip
Cultural Context
In Japanese culture, proper etiquette (作法) is highly valued, especially in formal settings like restaurants, business meetings, or traditional ceremonies. Using this phrase signals strong disapproval of someone's behavior.
Gold Rule
When to Use
Use this phrase when describing behavior that is not just impolite but fundamentally lacking in social awareness, such as eating with your hands at a formal dinner or ignoring basic greetings.
Word Origin
不作法 (fusahou) means 'lack of manners' (不 = not, 作法 = manners) and 態度 (taido) means 'attitude.' The phrase combines these to describe behavior lacking in proper etiquette.
Usage Notes
This phrase is typically used to criticize someone's behavior in formal or semi-formal contexts. It is stronger than '失礼な態度' (rude attitude) and implies a lack of basic social graces.
Word Breakdown
不
not
prefix作法
manners/etiquette
nounな
adjectival suffix
suffix態度
attitude/behavior
noun和英辞典