Freq. Frequency Top 100,000 Kanji 無 nothingness, none, ain't 付 adhere, attach, refer to Related words 失しつ 礼れい 失礼 is a more general term for rudeness or impoliteness, often used in formal apologies. 不躾 specifically implies a lack of proper upbringing or tact, and can sound more personal or judgmental.
無ぶ 礼れい 無礼 is a stronger, more direct word for insolence or disrespect, often used for intentional rudeness. 不躾 can also imply a lack of social grace rather than deliberate offense.
Written forms 不ぶ 躾しつけ Usage 32%
ぶしつけ Usage 62%
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing.
無ぶ 躾しつけ Usage 6%
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form.
不ぶ 仕し 付つ け
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form.
Etymology The word is composed of 不 (negative prefix) and 躾 (discipline, upbringing). The kanji 躾 is a kokuji (Japanese-made character) combining 身 (body) and 美 (beauty), suggesting the cultivation of proper behavior. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the term literally means 'not properly brought up'.
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