無礼

burei

noun★Intermediate— rudeness

formalinformal

Rudeness or impoliteness, often in behavior or speech.

無礼な言葉を使うな。

Don't use rude language.

その店員は客に無礼な態度を取った。

The store clerk was rude to the customer.

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In Japanese culture, '無礼' carries strong social implications, as politeness is highly valued.

Collocations

無礼な態度rude attitude無礼な言葉rude words無礼を働くto commit an act of rudeness

a gathering where formalities are relaxed

In Japan, '無礼' is a serious accusation that can damage relationships, so use it cautiously.

While '無礼' can be used in both formal and informal contexts, it is often more severe in formal settings.

Composed of '無' (absence of) and '礼' (politeness/courtesy), literally meaning 'lack of politeness.'

'無礼' is often used to describe behavior that violates social norms of respect, especially in formal or hierarchical contexts.

無

absence of

prefix

礼

politeness/courtesy

root

和英辞典