不徳
Meanings
1
lack of virtue; immorality; vice; depravity; unworthiness
Refers to a deficiency in moral character or conduct. Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe personal failing or ethical shortcoming.
It is a result brought about by his lack of virtue.
The politician's immorality is being criticized.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の不徳を恥じるto be ashamed of one's own lack of virtue
He was deeply ashamed of his own moral failings.
Expressions
- 不徳の致すところmy fault; due to my lack of virtue; mea culpa