だてらに
Meanings
1
despite being ...; unbecoming of ...; in a way uncharacteristic of ...
Attaches to nouns (often 女, 男, 子供, 学生, etc.) to express that an action is inappropriate or unexpected for that role or status. Most commonly seen as 女だてらに. Carries a critical or old-fashioned tone.
It's unbecoming of a woman to use such rough language.
It's impertinent for a child to butt into an adult discussion.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉だてらに〈動詞〉despite being a 〈person〉, do 〈verb〉 (implying it's unbecoming)
Unbecoming of a woman, she carried the heavy load by herself.
- 〈人〉だてらに〈形容詞〉despite being a 〈person〉, showing a trait unbecoming of that role
Despite being a student, he lives an extravagant lifestyle.