noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
misconduct; misbehavior; impropriety; profligacy
Formal term for serious misconduct, often implying moral or social impropriety. Used in legal, disciplinary, or literary contexts.
See also: 不行跡
彼は不行状を理由に解雇された。
He was dismissed for misconduct.
Improper conduct is not tolerated.
非行 refers specifically to delinquency or juvenile misconduct, whereas 不行状 covers a wider range of serious improprieties, not limited to youth.
Standard kanji spelling for this formal term.
Variant spelling using 跡 instead of 状; Cross-referenced with indicates it is used.
Compound of 不 (fu, 'not') + 行状 (gyōjō, 'conduct, behavior'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with misconduct.