Translation guide
Describes rude, crude, or ill-mannered behavior, often lacking refinement or social grace. Japanese has several words that capture different nuances of boorishness, from general rudeness to specific uncouth actions.
Describing a person or behavior that is generally rude, impolite, or lacking in social graces.
The most common and versatile word for rudeness. Can describe a person, action, or attitude. Often used in everyday situations.
He took a rude attitude.
It's rude to say such a thing.
More formal and stronger than 失礼, implying a lack of respect or courtesy. Often used in written or formal contexts.
Rude behavior is not tolerated.
Refers to bad manners or breach of etiquette. Often used for specific social faux pas.
I was surprised by his boorish way of eating.
Describing behavior or speech that is coarse, vulgar, or lacking refinement, often in a more offensive or low-class way.
Means vulgar, crude, or indecent. Commonly used for speech, jokes, or behavior that is considered low-class or offensive.
I'm fed up with his crude jokes.
Describes someone or something as uncouth, boorish, or unsophisticated, often with a nuance of being countrified or out of touch with urban refinement.
Means rough, crude, or boorish, often implying a lack of polish or refinement in manners or speech. More literary.
Describing someone who is boorish due to a lack of sophistication, often associated with rural or unsophisticated backgrounds.
Literally 'country person', used to describe someone who is rustic, unsophisticated, or boorish by urban standards. Can be derogatory.
He's a country bumpkin, so he doesn't know city manners.
Adjective form of 野暮, meaning uncouth, unfashionable, or boorish in a countrified way. Often used for appearance or behavior.
Describing boorishness that stems from a lack of sensitivity or tact, often hurting others' feelings unintentionally.
失礼 is the most common and general term for rudeness. 無礼 is stronger and more formal, implying a lack of respect. 不作法 specifically refers to breaches of etiquette or manners.
English 'boorish' can be translated in many ways depending on context. Avoid using a single Japanese word for all situations. Consider whether the boorishness is about rudeness, vulgarity, lack of sophistication, or insensitivity.
Stop using vulgar language.
He came to the party in a boorish outfit.
His boorish behavior stood out.
Those clothes are a bit boorish.
He lacks tact, so he sometimes says rude things.