Translation guide
Describes something or someone that is not wanted, appreciated, or received with pleasure. In Japanese, this is often expressed through adjectives, verbs, or set phrases depending on whether the focus is on the thing/person being unwelcome or the feeling of the receiver.
Expressing that something is not welcome, desired, or appreciated, often in a neutral or slightly negative sense.
A common adjective meaning 'troublesome' or 'annoying', often used for unwelcome actions, visitors, or situations that cause inconvenience.
I got an unwelcome phone call.
His visit was unwelcome.
Literally 'not thankful', used for something that is not appreciated or is unwelcome, often with a nuance of ingratitude or lack of desire.
His advice was unwelcome.
Passive form meaning 'not welcomed', used for people or things that are not received with pleasure. Slightly formal.
He was unwelcome at the party.
Means 'undesirable' or 'unwelcome', often used in formal or written contexts for situations or outcomes.
It led to an unwelcome outcome.
Describing a person who is not wanted in a place or situation, often implying they are an intruder or nuisance.
A set phrase meaning 'uninvited guest' or 'unwelcome visitor'. Often used in literary or dramatic contexts.
He felt like an unwelcome guest.
A noun meaning 'burden', 'nuisance', or 'unwelcome person'. Used for someone who causes trouble or is a bother.
A colloquial and slightly humorous term for an unwelcome person who intrudes or overstays, like a 'third wheel' or 'interloper'.
Referring to news, facts, or information that is unpleasant or not wanted.
There is no single Japanese adjective that directly corresponds to 'unwelcome' in all contexts. Using 歓迎されない (kangei sarenai) can sound overly formal or passive. Choose the expression based on what is unwelcome: a person, an action, or information.
unwelcome guest (troublesome)
unwelcome gift (not appreciated)
He is treated as an unwelcome person in the family.
デートにお邪魔虫が来た。
An unwelcome person showed up on our date.