Japanese word

不正

Pronunciation

Romajifusei

Meaning

  • noundishonesty

Example

先生は不正を許しません。sen sei wa fu sei o yuru shi ma se n

The teacher does not allow dishonesty.

Illustration for 不正 (dishonesty)

More examples

会社は不正を防ぐために監査を強化しています。kai sha wa fu sei o fuse gu ta me ni kan sa o kyō ka shi te i ma su

The company is strengthening its audits to prevent fraud.

Core concept

It refers to behavior that is not honest, fair, or in line with established rules.

Common phrases

  • 不正を働くfu sei o hatara ku

    commit wrongdoing

  • 不正が発覚するfu sei ga hak kaku su ru

    fraud is uncovered

  • 不正を防ぐfu sei o fuse gu

    prevent fraud

Similar words

ごまかしgomakashi: A dishonest act that misrepresents facts or hides a problem.
詐欺sagi: Deception used to gain money, property, or another benefit.
違反ihan: An act that breaks a law, rule, or agreement.
汚職oshoku: Corrupt conduct involving the misuse of an official position.

Definition in Japanese

規則や道理に反し、正当でない行為。ki soku ya dō ri ni han shi sei tō de na i kō i

Word origin

不正 (fusei) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 不 (fu, "not") and 正 (sei, "correct"), and its literal structure points to conduct that is not correct.

Usage tips

  • The word 不正 (fusei) can refer to cheating, corruption, or other improper conduct, while English fraud usually points more specifically to deception for benefit.

Other meanings

  • fraudnoun
  • wrongdoingnoun

Opposites

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