English–Japanese

“improper” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifutō

Example

その扱いは不当です。so no atsuka i wa fu tō de su

That treatment is improper.

Illustration for 不当 (improper)

How to say “improper” in Japanese

“Improper” in Japanese is 不当 (futō).

Describes something that fails to fit accepted standards, facts, or fairness rather than merely being disliked.

Full entry for 不当: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 不当

会社はその要求を不当だと判断しました。kai sha wa so no yō kyū o fu tō da to han dan shi ma shi ta

The company judged the demand improper.

Tips for using 不当

  • In formal Japanese, 不当 (futō) often evaluates the fairness or justification of a treatment, demand, charge, or decision rather than simply expressing personal dislike.

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