Translation guide
Describes a person or behavior that is rude, impolite, or lacking good manners. Japanese has several words that capture different nuances, from general rudeness to specific breaches of etiquette.
To describe a person or their behavior as generally rude, impolite, or lacking in social graces.
The most common and versatile word for 'rude' or 'impolite'. Can describe a person, action, or remark. Also used as a set phrase for apologizing or excusing oneself.
He is a rude person.
I said something rude.
More formal and stronger than 失礼, implying a deliberate lack of respect or courtesy. Often used in written or formal contexts.
To take a rude attitude.
Refers to bad manners or a breach of etiquette, often in social situations. Implies a lack of proper upbringing or knowledge of social norms.
Ill-mannered behavior.
Same reading and similar meaning to 不作法, but with a nuance of being crude or lacking refinement. Less common.
A crude way of speaking.
To imply that someone's rudeness stems from a lack of good upbringing or education.
Literally 'bad discipline/upbringing'. Used to describe children or adults who behave poorly because they weren't raised properly.
That child is ill-mannered (poorly brought up).
Literally 'bad upbringing'. Similar to 躾が悪い but can also imply a rough or uncultured background.
To be seen as ill-mannered (due to upbringing).
To describe someone as coarse, vulgar, or lacking refinement in a way that offends social sensibilities.
Means 'vulgar', 'crude', or 'low-class'. Often used for speech, jokes, or behavior that is tasteless or offensive.
Please stop the crude jokes.
Describes someone or something as uncouth, boorish, or tactless. Often used for people who lack social grace or say inappropriate things.
Means 'rough', 'crude', or 'boorish'. Often used to describe a person's manner or speech as unrefined and aggressive.
To describe an action or remark that is impolite or shows a lack of consideration in a particular context.
失礼 is the most common and general term for rudeness. 無礼 is stronger and more formal, implying intentional disrespect. 不作法 focuses on breaches of social etiquette and often suggests a lack of proper upbringing.
The English phrase 'ill-mannered' can sound old-fashioned or overly formal. In Japanese, the most natural equivalent depends on the context. Using 不作法 or 無作法 in casual conversation may sound stiff.
Don't ask such a tactless thing.
Boorish behavior.
無遠慮な質問。
An impertinent question.