おこがましい · i-adjective
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | おこがましい | おこがましくない |
| Polite | おこがましいです | おこがましくないですalso おこがましくありません |
| Past polite | おこがましかったです | おこがましくなかったですalso おこがましくありませんでした |
| Past | おこがましかった | おこがましくなかった |
| Te-form | おこがましくて | おこがましくなくて |
| Adverbial | おこがましく | |
| Conditional | おこがましければ | おこがましくなければ |
| Tara conditional | おこがましかったら | おこがましくなかったら |
presumptuous; impertinent; cheeky
Describes someone acting above their station or making an unwarranted remark; often used to criticize one's own or another's overstepping.
I thought it would be presumptuous of me to give him advice.
This may be an impertinent request, but could you give me one more chance?
Used when someone's claim or action is so out of line that it becomes laughable; often overlaps with the presumptuous sense but emphasizes the absurdity.
It's ridiculous for that new employee to think he could become the president.