impoliteness; carelessness; misconduct; clumsiness
Refers to a lack of social grace, tact, or proper manners, often implying a blunder or thoughtless action. Can also denote general carelessness or clumsiness in behavior.
His tactless remark killed the mood.
Apologize for one's rudeness.
失礼 is a more common and broader term for rudeness or impoliteness, while 不調法 emphasizes a lack of social skill or a blunder.
不作法 also means ill-mannered or impolite, but 不調法 can additionally imply carelessness or clumsiness.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant kanji spelling; less common.
Formed from 不 “not” and 調法 in its older sense “handy; skillful,” hence describing ineptness or a failure of proper conduct.