disrespect; irreverence; impiety; blasphemy; profanity
Refers to a lack of respect toward something sacred, highly valued, or authoritative. Often used in religious, social, or formal contexts.
Disrespectful remarks toward God are not tolerated.
彼の態度は上司に対して不敬だった。
His attitude was disrespectful toward his boss.
不敬 means disrespect or irreverence, the direct opposite of the reverence expressed by 敬.
lese majesty; lèse-majesté
great impropriety (toward the imperial family) · crime against the imperial family (or related shrine)
Standard kanji spelling.
Sino-Japanese compound of 不 (not) and 敬 (respect).