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無礼を働く

burei o hatsukau
phrase★Intermediate— to behave rudely
informal

To act in a disrespectful or impolite manner, often intentionally.

その客は店員に無礼を働いた。

The customer behaved rudely toward the staff.

無礼を働くような態度は許されない。

Such rude behavior is not tolerated.

💡

This phrase emphasizes the intentional nature of rude behavior, often in social or professional settings.

Collocations

無礼を働く態度rude behavior無礼を働く人a rude person

Synonyms

無礼な行動を取る失礼な態度を取る

Antonyms

礼儀正しく振る舞う丁寧に接する

Related Phrases

無礼千万phrase
extremely rude
礼儀正しくphrase
polite

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

This phrase is often used in situations where someone's behavior is seen as intentionally disrespectful, not just a simple mistake.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

While this phrase can be used in formal contexts, it is more commonly used in informal or conversational settings to describe someone's behavior.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 無礼 (burei, meaning 'rudeness' or 'impoliteness') and 働く (hatsukau, meaning 'to act' or 'to behave'). The phrase emphasizes the active nature of rude behavior.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to describe someone who intentionally acts in a disrespectful manner, often in social or professional contexts. It carries a stronger connotation than simply being impolite.

Word Breakdown

無礼
rudeness, impoliteness
root
+
を
object marker
particle
+
働く
to act, to behave
verb
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