非公式
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
Describes something not officially recognized, authorized, or formal. Often used for meetings, announcements, or settings that lack official status.
They exchanged opinions at an informal meeting.
That information is still unofficial.
Usage patterns
- 非公式に〈動詞〉to do something unofficially
The decision was announced unofficially.
- 非公式の〈事〉an unofficial (meeting, talk, etc.)
The two countries held unofficial talks.
- 非公式ながら〈事〉although it's unofficial, ~
Although unofficial, the two sides had already reached an agreement.