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不謹慎 (ふきんしん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
na-adjective, noun
imprudent ; indiscreet ; inappropriate
Describes behavior or speech that lacks discretion, especially in serious or solemn situations. Often used to criticize jokes, comments, or actions that are insensitive to the context.
かれ
の
不ふ
謹きん
慎しん
な
発はつ
言げん
が
問もん
題だい
に
なっ
た
。
His indiscreet remark became a problem.
Kanji 謹 discreet, reverently, humbly 慎 humility, be careful, discreet Similar words 軽けい 率そつ 軽率 means 'rash' or 'thoughtless' in a general sense, while 不謹慎 specifically implies a lack of discretion in a context where solemnity or respect is expected.
無む 分ふん 別べつ 無分別 is stronger, meaning 'indiscretion' or 'lack of judgment', often implying foolishness, whereas 不謹慎 focuses on inappropriateness in a given situation.
Etymology Compound of 不 (negative prefix) and 謹慎 (prudence, discretion). 謹慎 itself comes from 謹 (respectful, careful) and 慎 (prudent, restrained).