English–Japanese
“inappropriate” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajifutekisetsu
Example
その発言は不適切です。so no hatsu gen wa fu teki setsu de su
That comment is inappropriate.
How to say “inappropriate” in Japanese
“Inappropriate” in Japanese is 不適切 (futekisetsu).
It marks something as failing to fit the situation, purpose, or accepted standard, so it is not suitable for that context.
Example sentences with 不適切
その広告には不適切な表現が含まれています。so no kō koku ni wa fu teki setsu na hyō gen ga fuku ma re te i ma su
The advertisement contains inappropriate wording.
Tips for using 不適切
- In Japanese public notices, 不適切 (futekisetsu) often indicates that conduct or wording fails a social or practical standard without making a stronger accusation.