不正な

fusei na
illegal or improper

その取引は不正な手段で行われた。

The transaction was conducted through illegal means.


Law
formal

Illegal, unlawful, or in violation of rules or laws

不正な取引は刑事罰に問われる。

Illegal transactions are subject to criminal penalties.

Often used in legal and financial contexts to describe fraudulent or dishonest activities.

Business
formal

Improper, unfair, or unethical behavior

彼は不正な方法で利益を得ようとした。

He tried to gain profits through improper methods.

Can refer to unethical business practices or unfair advantages.

Collocations

不正な取引illegal transaction不正な手段illegal means不正な行為illegal act

Related Phrases

不正取引phrase
illegal transaction

Pro Tip

Legal Context

In legal contexts, 不正な is often used to describe actions that violate laws or regulations.

Business Context

In business, it can refer to unethical practices or unfair advantages.

Gold Rule

Formal Usage

This term is typically used in formal contexts, such as legal or business settings.

Word Origin

Combination of 不 (fu, 'not') + 正 (sei, 'correct, proper') + な (na, adjective suffix)

Usage Notes

Often used in formal contexts to describe actions that violate laws, regulations, or ethical standards. Can be used in both legal and business settings.

Word Breakdown

不
not
prefix
+
正
correct, proper
root
+
な
adjective suffix
suffix
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