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無教養
mukyōyō
lack of education or refinement
彼は無教養な言動で周囲を不快にさせた。
His uncultured behavior made those around him uncomfortable.
informal
A lack of education, refinement, or good manners; being uncultured or uncivilized.
無教養な人は他人の感情を考慮しない傾向がある。
Uncultured people tend to disregard others' feelings.
その映画は無教養な観客に向けて作られた。
That movie was made for an uncultured audience.
This term is often used to criticize someone's behavior or attitude, implying a lack of proper upbringing or education.
Pro Tip
Politeness in Criticism
When pointing out someone's lack of education or refinement, it's often better to use more polite or indirect language to avoid sounding offensive.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The term '無教養' is subjective and can vary in interpretation based on cultural and social contexts. Use it carefully to avoid misunderstandings.
Word Origin
Composed of '無' (mu, meaning 'lack of') and '教養' (kyōyō, meaning 'education' or 'refinement').
Usage Notes
This term is often used in a negative or critical context to describe someone's behavior or attitude. It can be considered somewhat harsh, so use with caution.
Word Breakdown
無
lack of
prefix教養
education or refinement
root和英辞典