English–Japanese

“undeveloped” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajimikai

Example

この地域はまだ未開のままです。ko no chi iki wa ma da mi kai no ma ma de su

This area is still undeveloped.

Illustration for 未開 (undeveloped)

How to say “undeveloped” in Japanese

“Undeveloped” in Japanese is 未開 (mikai).

Presents a place or society as remaining at an early stage of social, cultural, or industrial development.

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

Example sentences with 未開

探検家たちは未開の地域を地図に記録しました。tan ken ka ta chi wa mi kai no chi iki o chi zu ni ki roku shi ma shi ta

The explorers mapped the undeveloped region.

Tips for using 未開

  • English learners may associate this word with undeveloped land, but its use for people or societies can sound old-fashioned or judgmental.

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