品のない発言
彼の品のない発言に、その場にいた全員が顔を赤くした。
Everyone’s face turned red at his vulgar remark.
A remark lacking in refinement, taste, or social grace; vulgar or coarse in language.
政治家の品のない発言がニュースで取り上げられた。
The politician’s vulgar remark was featured in the news.
そんな品のないことを言うなよ。
Don’t make such vulgar comments.
Often used to criticize someone’s lack of decorum in speech. The phrase emphasizes the speaker’s poor judgment rather than the content itself.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Avoiding Misuse
品のない発言 is not used for accidental slips of the tongue, but for deliberate or habitual lack of refinement. For unintentional rudeness, consider 失礼な発言 (rude remark) instead.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
Use 品のない発言 when the remark is seen as intentionally vulgar or socially inappropriate. It carries a moral judgment on the speaker’s character.
Word Origin
Composed of 品 (shina, 'refinement', 'elegance') and ない ('not having'), modified by の (possessive particle). The phrase describes speech lacking refinement, often implying rudeness or lack of social grace.
Usage Notes
Used in both spoken and written Japanese, typically in contexts where someone’s speech is criticized for being uncouth or inappropriate. The phrase is strong and may sound harsh; it is often used in formal critiques or media reports.