不平
Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective
discontent; dissatisfaction; complaint; grievance
Refers to a feeling of dissatisfaction or a voiced complaint about a situation. Often used in set phrases like 不平を言う (to complain) or 不平をこぼす (to grumble).
He is always complaining about his work.
Let's talk it out without bottling up our complaints and dissatisfaction.
Usage patterns
- 不平を言うto voice a complaint
He's always complaining about his salary.
- 不平をこぼすto grumble, to let a complaint slip out
My mother grumbled about how much housework there was.
- 不平を抱くto harbor a grievance
The employees harbor grievances about the new system.
- 〈人〉に不平を言うto complain to someone
The subordinate complained to his boss.
- 不平が募るfor discontent to build up
Discontent grew over the poor treatment.