人ひと聞ぎきの悪わるい

expression, i-adjective

disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful

Describes something that sounds bad if overheard by others; often used when a remark or situation could be misinterpreted or cause embarrassment.

• そんなことを言いうと人ひと聞ぎきの悪わるいからやめて。

  Don't say that—it sounds bad if someone hears it.

• 夜よる遅おそくに大おお声ごえで話はなすのは人ひと聞ぎきの悪わるいことだ。

  Talking loudly late at night is disreputable.