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  4. 無作法

無作法

busshōhō
rude behavior

彼は無作法な振る舞いをした

He behaved in a rude manner


informal

Rude or impolite behavior; lack of manners or etiquette

無作法な客に店員が注意した

The staff reprimanded the rude customer

無作法な態度で人を傷つける

Rude behavior can hurt people

Often used to describe someone who disregards social norms or etiquette

Collocations

無作法な振る舞いrude behavior無作法な態度rude attitude

Synonyms

無礼不作法無礼講

Antonyms

礼儀正しい丁寧な

Pro Tip

Common Usage

This term is often used to describe behavior that is considered impolite or disrespectful in Japanese culture.

Word Origin

Combination of 無 (mu, 'none') + 作法 (sahō, 'manners' or 'etiquette')

Usage Notes

Commonly used to criticize someone's behavior in social or professional settings. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

無
none, lack of
prefix
+
作法
manners, etiquette
root
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