Translation guide
Describes someone or something that is so perfect or faultless that no criticism can be made. In Japanese, this is often expressed through set phrases, adjectives, or descriptive patterns rather than a single direct translation.
To describe a person, their character, or conduct as completely free from faults or blame.
A common idiomatic phrase meaning 'there is no place to strike a fault'; used for people or things that are flawless.
彼の仕事ぶりは非の打ち所がない。
His work is beyond reproach.
Means 'perfect' or 'flawless'. Often used for performance, appearance, or plans. Can sound slightly less formal than the phrase above.
彼女のマナーは完璧だ。
Her manners are beyond reproach.
Literally 'there is nothing to complain about'. Used when something meets all expectations perfectly.
彼の対応は申し分なかった。
His response was beyond reproach.
To emphasize that someone's integrity or ethical standing is so high that no accusation can be made.
A four-character compound meaning 'upright and clean-handed'; implies absolute moral purity and incorruptibility.
彼は清廉潔白な政治家だ。
He is a politician beyond reproach.
Literally 'without a single cloud', used metaphorically for a spotless reputation or character.
彼の経歴は一点の曇りもない。
His career is beyond reproach.
Means 'innocence' or 'purity', often used in legal or ethical contexts. Can be combined with だ or な.
To describe an object, piece of work, or result as having no flaws or defects.
A straightforward phrase meaning 'has no faults'. Suitable for products, plans, or performances.
この製品は欠点がない。
This product is beyond reproach.
Means 'there is no way to find fault'. Slightly more colloquial than 非の打ち所がない.
彼の演奏は文句のつけようがなかった。
His performance was beyond reproach.
非の打ち所がない is an idiomatic phrase that emphasizes the absence of any point to criticize, often used for people's character or conduct. 完璧 is a more general adjective meaning 'perfect' and can be used for a wider range of nouns, but may sound less emphatic about moral faultlessness.
彼の人格は非の打ち所がない。
His character is beyond reproach.
彼の計画は完璧だ。
His plan is perfect.
彼は潔白だと証明された。
He was proven beyond reproach.