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不公平な扱い
fukōheina atsukai
What does "不公平な扱い" mean in English?
unfair treatment上司は部下に不公平な扱いをしていると非難された。
The boss was criticized for treating his subordinates unfairly.
How to use "不公平な扱い" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
formal
Treatment that is unjust or discriminatory, lacking fairness or equality.
会社は女性社員に不公平な扱いをしていたとして裁判になった。
The company was sued for unfair treatment of female employees.
彼はいつも特定のメンバーに不公平な扱いをする。
He always treats certain members unfairly.
Often used in legal, workplace, or social contexts to describe systemic or individual bias.
Pro Tip
Avoiding ambiguity
Pair with context to clarify intent: e.g., 職場の不公平な扱い (workplace unfair treatment) or 社会的な不公平な扱い (social unfair treatment).
Word Origin
不公平 (ふこうへい, 'unfairness') + な (adjectival suffix) + 扱い (あつかい, 'treatment'). 不公平 combines 不 (negative prefix) + 公平 (fairness, from Chinese 公平 'gōngpíng'). 扱い derives from 扱う (あつかう, 'to handle/treat').
Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal or critical contexts, such as workplace discrimination cases or social justice discussions. Avoid using in casual settings unless referencing a serious issue.
Word Breakdown
不
negative prefix (not)
prefix公平
fairness
rootな
adjectival suffix
suffix扱い
treatment
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