無教養な発言
彼の無教養な発言にみんな呆れた。
Everyone was shocked by his uncultured remark.
A remark that demonstrates a lack of education, culture, or refinement.
政治家の無教養な発言が問題になった。
The politician's uncultured remark became a controversy.
そんな無教養な発言をするなんて信じられない。
I can't believe you'd make such an uncultured remark.
Often used to criticize someone's lack of social grace or education in public discourse.
Pro Tip
Cultural Context
In Japanese society, '教養' (kyōyō) refers to a broad education including literature, arts, and social graces. Criticizing someone's remarks as '無教養' implies they lack this well-rounded cultural background.
Word Origin
無教養 (mukyōyō) means 'lack of education/culture' (無 = without, 教養 = culture/education) and 発言 (hatsugen) means 'remark/speech'. The phrase combines these to describe remarks lacking in cultural refinement.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in social or political criticism to describe remarks that are seen as vulgar, ignorant, or lacking in sophistication. It carries a strong negative connotation.