Japanese word

不服

Pronunciation

Romajifufuku

Meaning

  • noundissatisfaction

Example

私はその結果に不服があります。watashi wa so no kek ka ni fu fuku ga a ri ma su

I am dissatisfied with that result.

Illustration for 不服 (dissatisfaction)

More examples

彼は判決に不服を申し立てました。kare wa han ketsu ni fu fuku o mō shi ta te ma shi ta

He filed an objection to the ruling.

Core concept

Expresses a feeling that something decided or imposed cannot be accepted as right or satisfactory.

Common phrases

  • 不服を申し立てるfu fuku o mō shi ta te ru

    file an objection

Similar words

不満fuman: A feeling that a situation or result is not satisfactory.
異議igi: An objection to a decision, plan, or statement.
抗議kōgi: A formal expression of strong objection to an action or decision.

Definition in Japanese

決められたことや受けた扱いに対して、納得できないという気持ち。ki me ra re ta ko to ya u ke ta atsuka i ni tai shi te nat toku de ki na i to i u ki mo chi

Word origin

不服 (fufuku) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 不 (fu, "not") and 服 (fuku, "accept or obey"), linking the word to nonacceptance of an outcome.

Usage tips

  • The formal term 不服申立て (fufuku mōshitate) refers to asking an authority to review a decision, which shows how 不服 (fufuku) can describe an official objection rather than only private displeasure.

Other meanings

  • objectionnoun
  • complaintnoun

Opposites

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